Practice Summary - 29.6 | 8. Rigid pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the modulus of subgrade reaction measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how the ground supports the pavement.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of joint used in rigid pavement.

💡 Hint: Consider how pavements deal with temperature changes.

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Question 1

What is the modulus of subgrade reaction?

  • A measure of the weight of the pavement
  • The subgrade's resistance to loading
  • A type of joint

💡 Hint: Think about how the subgrade supports the pavement.

Question 2

True or False: Warping stress is a result of temperature changes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how heating and cooling affect materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a rigid pavement with a thickness of 25 cm, calculate the modulus of subgrade reaction required if the slab must withstand a maximum load of 2000 kg on a wheel.

💡 Hint: Don't forget to convert units properly.

Question 2

Design a contraction joint for a rigid pavement with an expected temperature drop of 20 degrees Celsius. How wide should the joint be?

💡 Hint: Look into allowable stress for concrete and temperature coefficients.

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