19 - Introduction to pavement design
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Practice Questions
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What is flexible pavement?
💡 Hint: Think of how weight distributes over a multi-layered cake.
Name one requirement of a pavement.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps to support the roadway.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of pavement design?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a vehicle drives over the pavement.
True or False: Rigid pavements have more layers than flexible pavements.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of pavement is structured.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a flexible pavement using local materials for a high-traffic road, ensuring all stress limits are met.
💡 Hint: Consider vehicle types and their expected load.
Evaluate an existing rigid pavement for signs of spalling and propose a maintenance plan.
💡 Hint: Think about how weather impacts pavement performance.
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