Practice British roads - 2.2.4 | 2. Introduction to Highway Engineering | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What materials are primarily used in Macadam's method of road construction?

💡 Hint: Think about the size and shape of stones.

Question 2

Easy

True or False: Macadam's method uses large stone blocks at the base.

💡 Hint: Focus on the size of stones used in the method.

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Question 1

What is the main innovation proposed by John Macadam in road construction?

  • Use of concrete
  • Large stone blocks
  • Compacted broken stones

💡 Hint: Think about the method that changed how roads were built.

Question 2

True or False: Macadam roads require little to no drainage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: How does water interact with road surfaces?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a road has poor drainage, theorize how this could lead to structural failures over time and propose potential solutions to mitigate these issues.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water sits on a surface.

Question 2

Consider the historical significance of Macadam’s methods in roadway engineering. How did his innovations lay the groundwork for modern highway systems?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how earlier methods compared to modern practices.

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