12.3 - Rutting and Permanent Deformation
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Practice Questions
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What is rutting in the context of pavement?
💡 Hint: Think about how wheel paths are formed over time.
Name one factor that affects rutting.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials used in asphalt.
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What is the primary cause of rutting in pavements?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when vehicles repeatedly roll over the pavement.
True or False: Higher temperatures decrease the risk of rutting in asphalt pavements.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects materials.
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Construction of a new highway involves selecting the right mix design to minimize rutting. What factors should the engineers consider based on the concepts discussed?
💡 Hint: Consider each of the factors discussed in relation to their role in performance.
A pavement shows significant rutting after only a year in service. Assess what testing methodology could provide insight into the material performance and what the findings might indicate.
💡 Hint: Refer to the specific tests introduced to identify rutting issues.
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