Pavement Engineering Quiz

What issues do alternative pavements aim to address?

• Resource depletion, environmental impact, and rising costs of traditional materials

• Increasing the number of vehicles on the road

• Reducing the size of roads

• Improving the aesthetics of pavements

What is one of the primary goals of alternative pavements in terms of environmental sustainability?

• To increase the cost of production

• To reduce carbon footprints using recycled materials and energy-efficient methods

• To promote the use of traditional paving materials

• To eliminate the need for urban design improvements

Which of the following is an example of a material used to minimize environmental impact in alternative pavements?

• Warm mix asphalt

• Traditional concrete

• Non-recycled asphalt

• Gravel

What is one of the objectives of alternative pavement related to resource efficiency?

• To use locally available materials and waste products to minimize demand for new raw materials.

• To increase the use of imported materials for construction.

• To promote the use of non-recyclable materials in pavement design.

• To reduce the lifespan of infrastructure to save costs.

Which type of rigid pavement is described as "Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement"?

• JPCP

• JRCP

• CRCP

• PRCP

What natural phenomenon is depicted as interacting with the flexible surface in the schematic diagram?

• Rainfall

• Breezes

• Earthquakes

• Traffic load

What is a primary source of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA)?

• Demolished concrete structures such as roads, buildings, or bridges

• Natural gravel deposits

• Sand extracted from riverbeds

• Newly manufactured concrete

What is one application of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA)?

• Used as an aggregate base in new concrete or asphalt pavement

• Used as a decorative material in landscaping

• Used as a filler in plastic manufacturing

• Used as a coating for steel structures

What is one benefit of using crushed glass in pavement?

• Increases the elasticity of asphalt

• Reduces road noise

• Helps divert glass from landfills and improves sustainability

• Creates more durable road surfaces

What is one benefit of using plastic waste in pavement?

• Reduces the need for steel reinforcement

• Diverts plastic waste from landfills and reduces environmental impact

• Enhances the strength of Portland cement

• Reduces the cost of asphalt production