29.3 - Temperature stresses
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What causes temperature stresses in rigid pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about the daily and seasonal effects.
What is warping stress?
💡 Hint: Consider daily temperature variations.
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What is the primary cause of temperature stresses in cement pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about what affects material expansion and contraction.
True or False: Warping stresses are created by seasonal temperature variations.
💡 Hint: Recall the difference between daily and seasonal changes.
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Given a slab of thickness 20 cm with a modulus of elasticity of 300,000 kg/cm², calculate the warping stress induced by a temperature gradient of 15°C. Assume relevant coefficients.
💡 Hint: Remember to break down the equation into parts for lesser complexity.
Analyze how seasonal temperature changes affect frictional stresses in a concrete pavement using the unit weight and coefficient provided in the frictional stress formula.
💡 Hint: Focus on the formula and ensure units match for accurate calculations.
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