Highway Pavement Construction Types
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What is the primary characteristic of flexible pavement?

  • It has a smooth surface to provide comfort to road users
  • It is associated with rigidity and slab action
  • It is laid in slabs with steel reinforcement
  • It reflects the deformation of subgrade and subsequent layers to the surface (correct)

    • What is the primary characteristic of rigid pavement?

  • It reflects the deformation of subgrade and subsequent layers to the surface
  • It is laid in slabs with steel reinforcement
  • It has a smooth surface to provide comfort to road users
  • It is associated with rigidity and slab action (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of constructing rigid pavement in slabs with steel reinforcement?

  • To withstand all types of stresses imposed upon it (correct)
  • To distribute the wheel load stresses to a safe value on the sub-grade soil
  • To prevent skidding of vehicles
  • To reflect the deformation of subgrade and subsequent layers to the surface

    • What is the purpose of a pavement's impervious surface?

    <p>To protect the sub-grade soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pavement is designed to have a smooth surface for road user comfort?

    <p>Flexible pavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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