Practice Wheel load stresses - Westergaard’s stress equation - 29.2 | 8. Rigid pavement design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is Westergaard's stress equation used for?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in pavement design.

Question 2

Easy

What does the variable 'P' represent in the stress equations?

💡 Hint: Consider what loads impact the pavement.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does σ_i denote in Westergaard’s equations?

  • Stress at Corner
  • Stress at Edge
  • Stress at Interior

💡 Hint: Think about where interior stresses are most relevant.

Question 2

True or False: The edge stress equation includes a constant term.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the structure of the equations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the maximum interior stress for a slab of 20 cm thickness with a 3000 kg wheel load.

💡 Hint: Focus on substituting values carefully in the equation.

Question 2

Discuss how varying the slab thickness impacts all types of stresses in the pavement.

💡 Hint: Think about physical behavior under loads.

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