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What causes the concrete slab to curl according to the text?
What causes the concrete slab to curl according to the text?
How is the temperature differential affected by geographical features?
How is the temperature differential affected by geographical features?
What is the function of wind velocity in relation to temperature differential?
What is the function of wind velocity in relation to temperature differential?
How should temperature differential values be estimated for pavement design?
How should temperature differential values be estimated for pavement design?
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What should be done in the absence of local data for temperature differentials?
What should be done in the absence of local data for temperature differentials?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the temperature differential in concrete pavements?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the temperature differential in concrete pavements?
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Which vehicles played a significant role in causing erosion of the foundation?
Which vehicles played a significant role in causing erosion of the foundation?
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What did the AASHO Road Test indicate about erosion in concrete pavements?
What did the AASHO Road Test indicate about erosion in concrete pavements?
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What recommendation is made in the guidelines regarding the subbase material?
What recommendation is made in the guidelines regarding the subbase material?
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Why is it important to collect erosion data along with the condition of GSB and subgrade?
Why is it important to collect erosion data along with the condition of GSB and subgrade?
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What is identified as one of the reasons for longitudinal cracking along the wheel path on many highways?
What is identified as one of the reasons for longitudinal cracking along the wheel path on many highways?
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Why are tandem, tridem, and multi-axle vehicles mentioned specifically in relation to erosion?
Why are tandem, tridem, and multi-axle vehicles mentioned specifically in relation to erosion?
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Why should the spacing of contraction joints be limited to 4.5 meters?
Why should the spacing of contraction joints be limited to 4.5 meters?
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Which type of joint allows for the expansion of concrete slabs due to temperature rise in summer months?
Which type of joint allows for the expansion of concrete slabs due to temperature rise in summer months?
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What is the purpose of contraction joints in concrete pavements?
What is the purpose of contraction joints in concrete pavements?
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What problem can occur if expansion joints in concrete pavements get filled up with dirt and other materials?
What problem can occur if expansion joints in concrete pavements get filled up with dirt and other materials?
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How are longitudinal joints different from transverse joints in concrete pavements?
How are longitudinal joints different from transverse joints in concrete pavements?
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What is considered for the design of pavement thickness in in-service cement concrete pavements?
What is considered for the design of pavement thickness in in-service cement concrete pavements?
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Which factor is not normally considered critical to the thickness design of cement concrete pavements?
Which factor is not normally considered critical to the thickness design of cement concrete pavements?
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Which condition illustrated in Figure 3 and 4 is likely to produce Bottom-Up Cracking (BUC)?
Which condition illustrated in Figure 3 and 4 is likely to produce Bottom-Up Cracking (BUC)?
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When is the flexural stress at the bottom layer of the concrete slab maximum?
When is the flexural stress at the bottom layer of the concrete slab maximum?
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Where do the locations of points of maximum flexural stress occur at the bottom of the pavement slab?
Where do the locations of points of maximum flexural stress occur at the bottom of the pavement slab?
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What do the tyre imprints from single, tandem, and tridem axles indicate?
What do the tyre imprints from single, tandem, and tridem axles indicate?
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What is the stress due to a single axle load of 200 kN with a temperature change of 17ºC and a tied concrete shoulder?
What is the stress due to a single axle load of 200 kN with a temperature change of 17ºC and a tied concrete shoulder?
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Which figure shows the stress due to a tandem axle load of 320 kN with no temperature change and no concrete shoulder?
Which figure shows the stress due to a tandem axle load of 320 kN with no temperature change and no concrete shoulder?
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For a single axle load of 120 kN and a temperature change of 21ºC with a tied concrete shoulder, which figure provides the stress information?
For a single axle load of 120 kN and a temperature change of 21ºC with a tied concrete shoulder, which figure provides the stress information?
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In which figure is the stress due to a single axle load of 240 kN, a temperature change of 17ºC, and a tied concrete shoulder presented?
In which figure is the stress due to a single axle load of 240 kN, a temperature change of 17ºC, and a tied concrete shoulder presented?
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For a tandem axle load of 400 kN and no temperature change or concrete shoulder, refer to which figure for the stress data?
For a tandem axle load of 400 kN and no temperature change or concrete shoulder, refer to which figure for the stress data?
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Which figure illustrates the stress due to a single axle load of 160 kN, a temperature change of 21ºC, and a tied concrete shoulder?
Which figure illustrates the stress due to a single axle load of 160 kN, a temperature change of 21ºC, and a tied concrete shoulder?
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