18.8 - Design Considerations for Joint Sealing
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Practice Questions
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What is the significance of joint spacing in sealing?
💡 Hint: Think about how the concrete expands and contracts.
Define movement capacity in relation to sealants.
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility required for different conditions.
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What does joint spacing affect?
💡 Hint: Think about why spacing might be related to movement.
True or False: All sealants can handle the same amount of traffic load.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials react differently under pressure.
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You are tasked with selecting a sealant for a bridge that bears heavy traffic and is exposed to extreme weather conditions. Discuss the factors influencing your decision.
💡 Hint: Break down the aspects of traffic and environment in your decision.
Evaluate how a miscalculation in joint width could affect long-term maintenance of a pavement.
💡 Hint: Think about how the materials react over time under stress.
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