Types of Pavement Systems

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Which layer of a flexible pavement system primarily resists distortion under traffic loading?

  • Subbase Course
  • Binder Course
  • Surface Course (correct)
  • Base Course

What is the purpose of the tack coat in a flexible pavement system?

  • Provides surface smoothness
  • Resists distortion under traffic loading
  • Distributes load to the base course
  • Provides bonding between surface and binder course layers (correct)

What is the main function of the base course in a flexible pavement system?

  • Resists distortion under traffic loading
  • Provides additional load distribution (correct)
  • Provides bonding between layers
  • Reduces intrusion of fines

In a rigid pavement system, what is used to provide bonding between the binder course and base layers?

<p>Prime Coat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of concrete is typically used in rigid pavement systems?

<p>Portland Cement Concrete (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which jointed concrete pavement type does not have transverse joints?

<p>Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the design components of rigid pavement systems?

<p>Dowel Bars, Sub-base or Base, Temperature Steel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tie bars in a rigid pavement system?

<p>Strengthens longitudinal joints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the subbase course in a flexible pavement system?

<p>Provides structural support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the base or subbase course in a rigid pavement system?

<p>Provides additional load distribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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