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Flexible pavements depend on aggregate interlock, particle friction, and cohesion for stability:
Flexible pavements depend on aggregate interlock, particle friction, and cohesion for stability:
True
In flexible pavement, the highest-quality materials are located in the subgrade:
In flexible pavement, the highest-quality materials are located in the subgrade:
False
The principal elements of flexible pavement structure are wearing surface, base, subbase, and subgrade:
The principal elements of flexible pavement structure are wearing surface, base, subbase, and subgrade:
True
The base layer of flexible pavement is primarily responsible for spreading the stresses created by wheel loads acting on the wearing surface:
The base layer of flexible pavement is primarily responsible for spreading the stresses created by wheel loads acting on the wearing surface:
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Subbase layer in flexible pavement is always made of granular material and is used in areas with severe frost action or extremely weak subgrade soil:
Subbase layer in flexible pavement is always made of granular material and is used in areas with severe frost action or extremely weak subgrade soil:
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Flexible pavements are primarily designed to distribute loads to the surface rather than the subgrade.
Flexible pavements are primarily designed to distribute loads to the surface rather than the subgrade.
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The wearing surface in flexible pavements must be capable of withstanding wear and abrasive effects of moving vehicles.
The wearing surface in flexible pavements must be capable of withstanding wear and abrasive effects of moving vehicles.
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The base layer in flexible pavements is primarily responsible for spreading the stresses created by wheel loads acting on the wearing surface.
The base layer in flexible pavements is primarily responsible for spreading the stresses created by wheel loads acting on the wearing surface.
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In some cases, the subgrade in flexible pavements will simply be the natural earth surface.
In some cases, the subgrade in flexible pavements will simply be the natural earth surface.
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Subbase layer in flexible pavements is always made of granular material and is used in areas with severe frost action or extremely weak subgrade soil.
Subbase layer in flexible pavements is always made of granular material and is used in areas with severe frost action or extremely weak subgrade soil.
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Study Notes
Flexible Pavements Overview
- Stability relies on aggregate interlock, particle friction, and cohesion.
- High-quality materials are concentrated in the subgrade layer.
Structure of Flexible Pavements
- Composed of four principal elements: wearing surface, base, subbase, and subgrade.
- Wearing surface must resist wear and abrasion from vehicles.
Function of Base Layer
- Main responsibility is to distribute stresses from wheel loads across the wearing surface.
- Critical for maintaining overall pavement integrity under traffic conditions.
Subbase Layer Specifications
- Consists solely of granular material.
- Essential in regions prone to severe frost action or where subgrade soil is weak.
Load Distribution
- Designed to transfer loads to the surface instead of directly to the subgrade.
- Ensures a more effective performance of the pavement system.
Subgrade Characteristics
- Can be made up of the natural earth surface in some flexible pavement designs.
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Test your knowledge of flexible pavement design principles and elements with this quiz. Learn about the structure, materials, and stability factors of flexible pavements.
