19.3 - Types of pavements
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What are the two main types of pavements?
💡 Hint: They differ in how they distribute loads.
What does a flexible pavement rely on for load distribution?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the pavement.
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What is the primary function of flexible pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about how the load is handled.
True or False: Rigid pavements have multiple layers.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of rigid pavements.
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Create a comparative analysis of the lifecycle costs of flexible and rigid pavements in urban vs rural settings.
💡 Hint: Analyze all cost factors over time.
Propose a new design for a composite pavement suited for a region with high variance in temperature and traffic loads.
💡 Hint: Consider material properties and layering.
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