29.5.1 - Expansion joints
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What is the purpose of expansion joints in rigid pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials when they heat up.
What is the maximum spacing for expansion joints as per IRC?
💡 Hint: Recall the guidelines provided in the section.
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What is the primary function of expansion joints?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects materials.
True or False: Expansion joints are typically spaced every 140 cm as per IRC guidelines.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the spacing details provided in the section.
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Calculate the optimal spacing for expansion joints given varying temperature fluctuations from 15°C to 35°C in a region. What considerations should be accounted for?
💡 Hint: Reflect on temperature extremes and their physical impacts on concrete.
Discuss the ramifications of not incorporating specified expansion joint designs in a rigid pavement project. How might this impact the project in the short and long term?
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate and future implications.
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