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WorksheetsPAVEMENT DESIGN
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
Concrete pavement distribute load over wide , therefore , the pressure given on the subgrade is high.
True
False
I am one of the materials used in the
surface finish for rigid pavements.
(a)
AASHTO 1993 Pavement Design Guideline was developed using _____________________ method.
mechanistic empirical
empirical
precedent
statistical
The CBR method was developed by _____________
KENHA
Canada Paving Association
California division of highway
KURA
California state
What does ESAL stand for?
Equal Single Axle Load
Equivalent Single Axel Load
Equivalent Single Axle Load
Extra Single Axle Load
Illustrate a section through a reinforced beam
The following are used as surface finish. Which ne is not?
Surface dressing
Surface seal
Surface marking
Retread
A flexible pavement is characterised by,..............................................
Lower initial construction cost compared to rigid pavements.
Higher maintenance costs over the long term.
Thickness can be increased to handle higher loads.
Easier and quicker to repair.
All the above
Which is the right sequence?
SURFACE
BINDER
SUBGRADE
SUB-BASE
BASE
SUBGRADE
SUB-BASE
BASE
BINDER
SURFACE
SURFACE
BINDER
BASE
SUB-BASS
SUBGRADE
SURFACE
BASE
BINDER
SUB-BASE
SUBGRADE
SURFACE
BINDER
BASE
SUB-BASE
SUBGRADE
In pavements, reinforcements is commonly done in,.......................
FLEXIBLE
RIGID
BOTH FLEXIBLE AND RIGID
COPOSITE
In a rigid pavement, the main reinforcements are placed at the bottom
FALSE
TRUE
The forces exerted on the pavement structure by vehicles, including trucks, buses, and other vehicles.
(a)
Concrete,..............................
Is a composite mixture of water, sand, cement and concrete
is a composite mixture of cement, fine and course aggregates
is a composite mixture of water, cement, fine and course aggregates
is a composite mixture of water, sand, cement, fine and course aggregates
is a composite mixture of cement, soil, fine and course aggregates and water
The Subgrade is compacted to a specified density to provide a stable platform
TRUE
FALSE
NONE OF THE ABOVE
For instance you find that the top surface of the construction site you are tasked to carry out engineering works comprises of black cotton soil, and it covers
a great depth. What would be the best practice?
scrap off the top surface and start the construction
introduce deep foundations like rafts and start the construction
introduce deep foundations like piles and start the construction
