20.5 - Environmental factors
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the resilient modulus of asphalt when temperatures increase?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects flexibility.
What is curling in pavements?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape changes of a heated object.
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What effect does high temperature have on the resilient modulus of asphalt?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat impacts material flexibility.
True or False: Curling in concrete pavements is caused by uniform temperature throughout the slab.
💡 Hint: Think about heat distribution on surfaces.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a region with high temperature fluctuations and seasonal frost, design an initial pavement structure considering both asphalt and concrete options to mitigate the adverse effects discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Balance material properties with environmental considerations.
Assess the impact of inadequate drainage on a hypothetical pavement in a consistently rainy environment. What engineering solutions might counteract these negative effects?
💡 Hint: Think about how water can be managed both above and below the surface.
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