What are the common distresses that can develop in pavement?
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The question is asking for the common types of distresses that can occur in pavement, providing multiple-choice answers to select from. It evaluates knowledge in civil engineering or pavement maintenance.
Answer
Common pavement distresses are cracking, rutting, potholes, spalling, and drainage issues.
Common pavement distresses include cracking (fatigue, block, edge, longitudinal, transverse, reflection, slippage), rutting, potholes, spalling, and drainage issues.
Answer for screen readers
Common pavement distresses include cracking (fatigue, block, edge, longitudinal, transverse, reflection, slippage), rutting, potholes, spalling, and drainage issues.
More Information
These distresses can significantly affect the structural integrity and lifespan of a pavement. Proper maintenance and early detection are key to mitigating their impacts.
Tips
Not considering environmental factors such as drainage can lead to faster deterioration of pavement.
Sources
- Understanding asphalt pavement distresses – five distresses explained - asphaltmagazine.com
- Pavement Distresses - Pavement Interactive - pavementinteractive.org
- Common Flexible Pavement Distresses - Caltrans - dot.ca.gov
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