Flexible Pavement Lecture 7: Preventive Treatments
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of applying a fog seal on a pavement?

  • To resist oxidation and prevent raveling (correct)
  • To enhance the structural integrity of the pavement
  • To apply a thick layer of asphalt emulsion
  • To fill large cracks and potholes
  • What is the main advantage of slurry seal overlays?

  • Thick layer of asphalt emulsion application
  • Long duration of construction
  • Heavy traffic suitability
  • Fast application and correction of minor defects (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of chip seal application?

  • To fill large potholes
  • To apply a thick layer of asphalt binder
  • To enhance skid resistance properties (correct)
  • To improve surface friction
  • What is the importance of cleaning and drying the pavement before applying preventive treatments?

    <p>To ensure the pavement is porous enough to absorb asphalt emulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using slurry seal grades Type I, Type II, and Type III?

    <p>Protection from oxidation and water damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of aggregate gradations in chip seal application?

    <p>To provide a single size coarse crushed aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying a high-quality aggregate and polymer-modified emulsion binder in a micro-surfacing application?

    <p>To increase the stability and stiffness of the pavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness range of a thin overlay?

    <p>3/4 to 1-1/2 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sweeping the pavement surface?

    <p>To remove loose aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rolling the aggregate?

    <p>To seat the aggregate into the asphalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying a micro-surfacing overlay?

    <p>To improve friction and prevent raveling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chip sealing?

    <p>To seal the pavement and prevent raveling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    CC Pavements Portland Cement
    8 questions
    Types of Road Pavements
    16 questions

    Types of Road Pavements

    AccessibleBerkelium avatar
    AccessibleBerkelium
    Causes of Asphalt Pavement Failure
    10 questions
    Asphalt Pavement Defects
    10 questions

    Asphalt Pavement Defects

    SpontaneousTinWhistle avatar
    SpontaneousTinWhistle
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser