20.3 - Structural models
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary assumption of the layered elastic model?
💡 Hint: Think about how material properties are viewed in this model.
Explain the significance of understanding stress and strain in pavement engineering.
💡 Hint: Stress and strain are foundational concepts in material mechanics.
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What does the layered elastic model assume about pavement layers?
💡 Hint: Think about simplicity in modeling.
True or False: Visco-elastic models are not used in pavement design.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of materials over time.
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Evaluate how you would choose between a layered elastic and a visco-elastic model for a specific project involving a highway that experiences both heavy truck loads and varying temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and sustained loads and how they relate to temperature effects.
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