19.12 - Problems
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Practice Questions
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Define fatigue cracking.
💡 Hint: Consider the term 'fatigue' in other contexts.
What is rutting?
💡 Hint: Think of how ruts form when tires move on a soft surface.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary cause of fatigue cracking in pavements?
💡 Hint: Consider how frequent traffic affects pavement.
True or False: Rutting is common in both flexible and rigid pavements.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of pavement handles load.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a flexible pavement structure for a new highway segment expected to serve heavy traffic. Identify materials, layer thicknesses, and address potential thermal cracking issues.
💡 Hint: Think of how temperature changes influence material durability.
Evaluate an existing pavement showing signs of both rutting and fatigue cracking. Propose a refurbishment plan that addresses these defects.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how changing existing conditions can improve overall pavement function.
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