Practice Frictional stresses - 29.3.2 | 8. Rigid pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula to calculate frictional stress in rigid pavements?

💡 Hint: Look for the elements in the equation.

Question 2

Easy

What is the typical unit weight of concrete used in calculations?

💡 Hint: Recall the standard value for concrete weight.

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Question 1

What is the formula for frictional stress in rigid pavements?

  • σf = WL/2
  • σf = WLf/2 × 10^4
  • σf = W/f

💡 Hint: Identify the elements in the equation.

Question 2

Is the unit weight of concrete typically higher than 2000 kg/cm³?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider standard material properties.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a pavement section where the subgrade friction coefficient is unknown. Explain how you would determine an effective value to use in your calculations.

💡 Hint: Standard values can be a good starting point.

Question 2

Explain how temperature variations in a rigid pavement can influence its frictional stress and suggest methods to mitigate adverse effects.

💡 Hint: Consider how thermal behavior affects stresses.

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