12.3.2 - Factors Affecting Rutting
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What is rutting?
💡 Hint: Think about the visible wear on highways.
Name one factor affecting rutting.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials used in road construction.
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What causes rutting in pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about factors working together.
T/F: Increased pavement thickness generally reduces the risk of rutting.
💡 Hint: Consider how thickness might not help in all conditions.
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You are tasked with designing a new road section in a region with extreme heat fluctuations. Discuss how you would choose the binder and other materials to minimize rutting.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of temperature variations on materials.
Analyze a case where a road shows significant rutting. What assessments would you carry out regarding the materials and environmental conditions?
💡 Hint: Link material properties to the observed performance.
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