Transportation System Planning and Management Quiz
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What was a key feature of Roman roads that contributed to their durability?

  • Longitudinal drains on both sides
  • Use of bituminous concrete
  • Construction on a firm-formed subgrade strengthened with wooden piles (correct)
  • 200 mm pieces of quarried stone with a flat side

    • Which technology was commonly used in modern roads construction?

  • 25 mm sized broken stone
  • 200 mm pieces of quarried stone
  • Longitudinal drains
  • Use of cement concrete (correct)

    • What was a notable feature of French road pavements?

  • 200 mm pieces of quarried stone with a flat side (correct)
  • Use of bituminous concrete
  • Running layer made of 25 mm sized broken stone
  • Good drainage system

    • What kind of material was used to strengthen the course of history of highway engineering?

    <p>Quarried stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect was common to both Roman and French roads?

    <p>Longitudinal drains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology was significantly different between British and French road construction methods?

    <p>Quarried stone with a flat side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method focused on providing strength and stiffness through mechanical interlock?

    <p>Roman roads construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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