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14.4.3. Drainage Improvement
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What is the main purpose of drainage design in pavements?
Hint
Think about the effects of water on materials.
- 2.
Describe the two types of drainage discussed in this section.
Hint
Recall the definitions and their roles.
- 3.
What will effective drainage systems prevent?
- Water accumulation
- Pavement cracking
- Traffic flow disruption
Hint
Consider the main hazards of stagnant water.
- 4.
Surface drainage is intended to manage groundwater.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about what surface drainage actually does.
- 5.
Explain a scenario where poor drainage leads to rapid failure of a specific type of bituminous pavement. Discuss the events in detail.
Hint
Think about the types of environmental conditions that exacerbate drainage issues.
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