19.4 - Flexible pavements
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What is the primary purpose of a flexible pavement?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a car drives on a road.
Name the two main layers of a flexible pavement.
💡 Hint: Think about the layers stacked on top of each other.
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What layer of flexible pavement directly contacts the traffic loads?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of the pavement experiences the most wear and tear.
True or False: The binder course requires higher quality materials than the surface course.
💡 Hint: Consider which layer is under less stress.
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A highway experiences heavy traffic loads over time, resulting in rutting and fatigue cracking. Analyze how these issues arise and suggest design improvements.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the load distribution plays a role in material selection.
Compare the construction and material specifications of flexible pavements versus rigid pavements.
💡 Hint: Consider how each type manages stress and impact.
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