Practice Precipitation - 20.5.2 | 21. Factors affecting pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does precipitation refer to in the context of pavement?

💡 Hint: Think about weather conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What is shear strength?

💡 Hint: Consider how strong the soil needs to be.

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Question 1

How does precipitation affect the groundwater table?

  • It raises it
  • It lowers it
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about where rainwater goes.

Question 2

True or False: Pumping occurs due to the expulsion of moisture from the subgrade.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during heavy load conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a situation where a pavement fails in a snowy region. Discuss the role of water infiltrating the subgrade and the design failures that contributed to the issue.

💡 Hint: Consider all environmental impacts on the pavement.

Question 2

Propose a design solution for a pavement in an area with a high frequency of rainfall. What specific features should be included to enhance water management?

💡 Hint: Think about how nature works with water.

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