The composition and structure of flexible pavement consists of surface course, binder course, base course, subbase course, frost protection course, subgrade. Flexible pavements contain bitumen or asphalt layer as wearing course and supports loads through bearing. They have low flexural strength. ...
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Types of Concrete Pavements -Their Construction Details and Applications
Concrete pavement which is occasionally called rigid pavement is a concrete layer that is in contact with traffics directly and it is used for different purposes and applications.
Types of Distresses in Concrete Pavements and their Causes
There are various types of distresses in concrete pavements which may cause its failure. These distress in pavements and their details are discussed. Types of Distresses in Concrete Pavements and their Causes Following are the different types of distresses in ...
SUBSEALING JOINTED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Purpose of Subsealing The purpose of subsealing is to stabilize the pavement slab by the pressurized injection of a cement grout through holes drilled in the slab. The cement grout will, without raising the slab, fill the voids under it, ...
Composition and Structure of Rigid Pavement
Composition and Structure of Rigid Pavement Rigid pavements support loads through rigidity and high modulus of elasticity of concrete slab. The loads will distribute to natural soil layer through different layers of rigid pavement. The compostion and structure of rigid ...