Practice Problems - 19.12 | 19. Introduction to pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define fatigue cracking.

💡 Hint: Consider the term 'fatigue' in other contexts.

Question 2

Easy

What is rutting?

💡 Hint: Think of how ruts form when tires move on a soft surface.

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Question 1

What is a primary cause of fatigue cracking in pavements?

  • Excessive heat
  • Repeated loading
  • Low traffic volumes

💡 Hint: Consider how frequent traffic affects pavement.

Question 2

True or False: Rutting is common in both flexible and rigid pavements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how each type of pavement handles load.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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