24.3.4 - Skid resistance
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What is skid resistance?
💡 Hint: Think of how tires interact with the road.
Name a preferred texture for skid resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider which type of surface allows water to flow away.
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What is the primary purpose of skid resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about safety while driving.
True or False: Open-graded textures provide poor skid resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider why we want water to run off the road.
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Calculate the optimal bitumen content in a mix design for a highway intended for heavy traffic with frequent rain.
💡 Hint: Think about the traffic volume and weather conditions in your analysis.
Critique a pavement design from a safety perspective and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider what factors lead to accidents in wet conditions.
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