Topic 6 Pavements

There are how many main types of modern pavements?

• One (1)

• Two (2)

• Three (3)

Which of the following type of pavement of which binder consist ONLY Portland cement?

• Flexible Pavement

• Rigid Pavement

• Composite Pavement

Pavement must be sufficiently permeable to allow water ingress. True or False?

• True

• False

Which superimposed layer of pavement is the natural soil beneath it?

• Sub-base

• Subgrade

• Capping Layer

• Road base

Example(s) of material(s) used for capping layer is lime or cement. And it is cheaper than the sub-base. True or False?

• True

• False

One of the purpose of asphaltic concrete material used in pavement is to minimise traffic noise from tyres. True or False?

• True

• False

Which layer(s) of flexible pavement consist of the bituminous mixture such as asphaltic concrete?

• Prime Coat & Tack Coat

• Wearing Course

• Subbase

• Base Course

Which layer(s) of flexible pavement consist of the sprayed liquid bitumen such as bitumen emulsion?

• Prime Coat & Tack Coat

• Wearing Course

• Subbase

• Base Course

Which of the following has lesser pressure/loads efficiently distributed underneath?

• Flexible Pavement

• Rigid Pavement

Which of the following tend to be thinner than the other one?

• Flexible Pavement

• Rigid Pavement