Practice Expansion joints - 29.5.1 | 8. Rigid pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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29.5.1 - Expansion joints

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of expansion joints in rigid pavements?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials when they heat up.

Question 2

Easy

What is the maximum spacing for expansion joints as per IRC?

💡 Hint: Recall the guidelines provided in the section.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of expansion joints?

  • A. Prevent water infiltration
  • B. Allow for expansion
  • C. Increase weight capacity

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects materials.

Question 2

True or False: Expansion joints are typically spaced every 140 cm as per IRC guidelines.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Refer back to the spacing details provided in the section.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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