1.3.3 - Pavement analysis and design
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary material used in flexible pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about the surface material used commonly for roadways.
Name a benefit of proper drainage design in pavements.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to roads during heavy rain.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a flexible pavement?
💡 Hint: Remember which materials these roads have in common.
True or False: Rigid pavements can only be used for low-traffic areas.
💡 Hint: Think about where we typically see concrete roads.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a road in an area with extreme temperature variations. Discuss the best type of pavement to use and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature variations affect material performance.
Evaluate a pavement that has failed within a year of installation. Identify potential issues in the design and maintenance processes that could have led to this failure.
💡 Hint: Look at all aspects of how the pavement was designed and maintained.
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