Enumerate the construction methodology of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) and briefly dicuss it.
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Q: Design a new flexible pavement for a major interstate highway using the following conditions:
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Q: Ex/ Comparison Between Flexible and Rigid Pavements ? Comprehensive comparison
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Q: A concrete pavement is subject to a temperature change of AT = 70°F; a coefficient of thermal…
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Q: Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′c = 28 MPa■ Slab…
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Q: Compute the thickness of a pavement if the CBR value of subgrade soil is 7%. The wheel load is 5 MT…
A: P = Wheel load = 5MT = 5000kg p= pressure = 10kg/cm2 CBR = 7% < 12% (ok) As per CBR test,…
Q: A 7 inch Hot Mix Asphalt layer is placed directly on a subgrade soil which has resilient modulus of…
A: As the given data is: Mx=450000 psi MR=10000 psi ESAL=20*106
Q: Characterize asphalt cement.
A: Asphalt cement is a highly viscous liquid form of petroleum. It acts as the glue that binds the…
Q: A concrete pavement is to be constructed for a four-lane urban expressway on a subgrade with an…
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Q: Please solve the below question and give the solution in m3/day/m2 only not in feets. please solve…
A: Lane width = 3.6mShoulder width = 3m Length of contributing transverse cracks (Wc) = 12m Rate of…
Q: a. Explain about the role of microtexture and macrotexture on pavement surface. b. Explain what are…
A: Brief concept introduction- Pavement surface- The durable surface material placed down on an area…
Q: For road or airfield pavements, what are the effort for control or protection has frequently used?
A: Most protection activities on the airport pavements are typical to all forms of pavement. » Removal…
Q: 2. By the Volume and Area Method, find the quantity of ce- ment, sand and gravel of the concrete…
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Q: Find the quantity of cement, sand and gravel of the concrete pavement 4" thick as shown in Figure…
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Q: 1] Determine the Structural Number (SN) for a flexible pavement that will be supported by the…
A: The given data of flexible pavement is:Design ESAL=10*106Initial Serviceability Inde, (P-)=5Terminal…
Q: Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′ c = 28 MPa■ Slab…
A: The following are the given data: f′ c = 28 MPa Slab thickness = 300 mm The standard deviation of f′…
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Q: Compare flexible and rigid pavement construction for a new highway.
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Q: What are the reasons of the following: 1. Using 25 mm aggregate maximum size for the top layer…
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Q: What standard PG asphalt binder grade should be selected under the following conditions: The…
A: It is required to determine the high temperature grade. High temperature grade=Mean maximum…
Q: determine the safe thickness of rigid pavement if the wheel load is 85 kN and f'c = 32 MPa
A: Appreciate if there is detailed work with explanation and finds you helpful for ease of…
Q: Draw an asphalt concrete pavement section consisting of an asphalt concretesurface layer, aggregate…
A: Solution: The prime coat is defined as that it a coat which is being provided on the top of the…
Q: List and briefly describe the five main types of Portland cement as specified by AASHTO
A: Answer The five main types of Portland cement 1) Type I 2) Type II 3) Type III 4) Type IV 5) Type V
Q: a)What are the tests that are carried out on the subgrade? b)Explain the types of aggregate specific…
A: solution (a) california bearing ratio is carried out on the subgrade. california bearing…
Q: . Say what is the main purpose of the pavement or pavement layers, and then draw the flexible…
A: Pavements are of two types: a) Flexible Pavements b) Rigid Pavements
Q: Explain the following rigid pavement distresses with the aid of sketches: i. Fatigue cracking…
A: i. Fatigue cracking (bottom - up) : Warping ... due to daily variation of temperature . If the…
Q: The CBR for a given subgrade soil at a pavement project is 10. The modulus of resilience of subgrade…
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Q: Failure of Flexible Pavements, their causes and repair
A: Pavement : Pavement, in civil engineering, is the long-lasting surfacing of a road, airstrip, or…
Q: When the rigid pavement design is performed using the PCA method, what does it mean to obtain…
A: The PCA thickness design approach is a deterministic design approach in that it mainly depends on…
Q: Estimate what standard PG asphalt binder grade should be selected if the seven-day maximum pavement…
A: GIVEN DATA:-⇒7 day maximum pavement temperature mean = 68°C⇒Standard deviatioin= 2.5°C⇒Minimum…
Q: average pavement density if the pavement thickness is 300mm by expansion pressure method
A: Given data :- Pavement thickness (t) = 300 mm = 30 cm The expansion pressure (P) = 0.150 kg/cm²
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A: Road layers in case of bitumen road from bottom to top Sub grade layer sub base layer base layer…
Q: * Which of the following statement is not true. Higher mixing temperature is used for polymer…
A: Consolidation is process of removing water from the soil.
Q: Determine the groundwater infiltration rate for a new four-lane pavement with the following…
A: total width of 4 lane pavement =4×lane width + 2×shoulder both side…
Q: A concrete pavement has 7-in (203 mm) thich, A dowel diameter is: Select one: a. 5/8 in b. 1 in c.…
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Q: What are the parameters in designing flexible pavements? *
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Q: Question: 1 Discuss various tests used for the quality of aggregate used in flexible pavements…
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Q: A conventional flexible pavement has been periodically checked for accumulated permanent…
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Q: Problem 31: Compute the pavement thickness by expansion pressure method if the expansion pressure is…
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Q: Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′c = 28 MPa■ Slab…
A: Given:- f′ c = 28 MPa Slab thickness = 300 mm Standard deviation of f′ c obtained from 20 samples =…
Q: How sensitive are the critical pavement responses to (a) increased tire pressure, (b) increased…
A: Transportation engineering is the application of scientific and technological principles to the…
Q: The following are the soil strength tests conducted prior to the pavement thickness design except?
A: Soil testing is done prior to the construction of highway pavement in order to evaluate its strength…
Q: List all serviceability of subgrade and pavement in civil engineering.
A: Introduction : The natural material beneath a constructed road, pavement, or railway track is…
Q: Draw the asphalt pavement design process.
A: Answer The process of designing asphalt Pavement 1) Calculating the traffic in the form of the…
Q: What are the ASHTO design considerations for flexible pavements? What are the ASHTO design…
A: AASHTO design consideration for flexible pavements are : 1) Pavement performance2) Traffic3)Roadbed…
Q: Question 21 Calculate the design thickness in mm (rounded to the nearest tens) at the center of a…
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- Define voids in the mineral aggregate for asphalt concrete.Discuss the following properties of ordinary Portland cement and give their specification: a) Setting times, b) Soundness, c) Fineness and d) Strengths.Propose suitable Methods of finding Workability of Dry, Normal and Self Compacting Concrete
- Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′c = 4,000 psi■ Slab thickness = 12′′■ Standard deviation of f′c obtained from 20 samples = 200 psi■ Ignore any exposure requirement■ Use air-entrained concrete■ Fineness modulus of fine aggregate = 2.60■ Maximum aggregate size = 2′′ and nominal maximum aggregatesize = 11 2′′■ Bulk oven-dry specific gravity of coarse aggregate = 2.6■ Oven-dry rodded density of coarse aggregate = 125 pcfFind the following:a. Required compressive strengthb. w/c ratioc. Coarse aggregate amount (lb/yd3)d. If the w/c ratio is 10% reduced, will the quantity of coarse aggregate increase, decrease or remain the same? Explain your answer.Discuss five different desirable characteristics of aggregate used in asphalt concrete.compare between cement and fine aggregate
- Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′c = 28 MPa■ Slab thickness = 300 mm■ Standard deviation of f′c obtained from 20 samples = 1.4 MPa■ Ignore any exposure requirement■ Use air-entrained concrete■ Fineness modulus of fine aggregate = 2.60■ Maximum aggregate size = 50 mm and nominal maximum aggregatesize = 37.5 mm■ Bulk oven-dry specific gravity of coarse aggregate = 2.6■ Oven-dry rodded density of coarse aggregate = 2002 kg/m3Find the following:a. Required compressive strengthb. w/c ratioc. Coarse aggregate amount (kg/m3)d. If the w/c ratio is 10% reduced, will the quantity of coarse aggUsing the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′ c = 28 MPa■ Slab thickness = 300 mm■ Standard deviation of f′ c obtained from 20 samples = 1.4 MPa■ Ignore any exposure requirement■ Use air-entrained concrete■ Fineness modulus of fine aggregate = 2.60■ Maximum aggregate size = 50 mm and nominal maximum aggregatesize = 37.5 mm■ Bulk oven-dry specific gravity of coarse aggregate = 2.6■ Oven-dry rodded density of coarse aggregate = 2002 kg/m3Find the following:a. Required compressive strengthb. w/c ratioc. Coarse aggregate amount (kg/m3)d. If the w/c ratio is 10% reduced, will the quantity of coarse aggregateincrease, decrease or remain the same? Explain your answer.(b) All basic chemical composition of Portland cement reacts with different rate of hydration. List and discuss the influence rate of reaction in gaining strength of concrete in each of chemical composition.
- Using the following data for an unreinforced PCC Pavement slab:■ Design strength f′c = 28 MPa■ Slab thickness = 300 mm■ Standard deviation of f′c obtained from 20 samples = 1.4 MPa■ Ignore any exposure requirement■ Use air-entrained concrete■ Fineness modulus of fine aggregate = 2.60■ Maximum aggregate size = 50 mm and nominal maximum aggregatesize = 37.5 mm■ Bulk oven-dry specific gravity of coarse aggregate = 2.6■ Oven-dry rodded density of coarse aggregate = 2002 kg/m3Find the following:a. Required compressive strengthb. w/c ratioc. Coarse aggregate amount (kg/m3)d. If the w/c ratio is 10% reduced, will the quantity of coarse aggregateincrease, decrease or remain the same? Explain your answer.List and briefly describe the five main types of Portland cement as specified byAASHTOSubject: Concrete technology Q: a)What are the disadvantages of using calcium chloride in Portland cement concrete without and with reinforcement? b)What are the main differences between plasticizers and superplasticizers