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The mechanical interlock between the individual stone pieces weakened the course strength and stiffness.
The mechanical interlock between the individual stone pieces weakened the course strength and stiffness.
False (B)
Roman roads were constructed without any considerations for good material or workmanship.
Roman roads were constructed without any considerations for good material or workmanship.
False (B)
French roads used 500 mm pieces of quarried stone for their pavement.
French roads used 500 mm pieces of quarried stone for their pavement.
False (B)
The first scientific road construction method was developed by the Romans.
The first scientific road construction method was developed by the Romans.
Modern roads are still constructed using wooden piles for strengthening the subgrade.
Modern roads are still constructed using wooden piles for strengthening the subgrade.
French roads used broken stones of 10 mm size for their running layer.
French roads used broken stones of 10 mm size for their running layer.
The development of new equipment has not contributed to faster road construction.
The development of new equipment has not contributed to faster road construction.
Roman roads had no provision for proper drainage.
Roman roads had no provision for proper drainage.
French roads did not take into account the use of compact formation for their pavement.
French roads did not take into account the use of compact formation for their pavement.
British roads were known to be an expensive method of construction.
British roads were known to be an expensive method of construction.
