Practice Purpose And Function (18.4.1) - Joint Fillers and Sealers in Concrete Pavements
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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a joint sealer?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water enters.

Question 2 Easy

Name one material that can be used as a joint sealer.

💡 Hint: Recall the different types mentioned in the material.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a joint sealer in concrete pavements?

Water ingress prevention
Aesthetic improvement
None of the above

💡 Hint: Remember, what do we want to keep out of the joints?

Question 2

True or False: Joint sealers can decrease the lifespan of a pavement.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their purpose.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a concrete pavement project that failed due to improper joint sealing. What could have been done differently?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of initial preparation and choosing the right materials.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a case study focusing on the impacts of water ingress in a specific infrastructure project lacking joint sealers. Discuss the resultant damages and restoration methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how increasing water exposure would influence structural integrity.

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