Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In flexible pavement design, the strongest granular or bituminous layers are generally placed near the top because wheel-load stress is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Highest near the surface
B
Zero at the surface
C
Independent of depth
D
Controlled only by rainfall
Correct Answer
A. Highest near the surface
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Wheel-load stress is highest near the surface and spreads with depth, so stronger layers are placed above weaker layers.
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