List and explain the desirable properties of road aggregates.
[3 marks]What are the factors influencing stresses on rigid pavement? List the assumptions.
[4 marks]What are Emulsions? Explain in detail different types of emulsions.
[7 marks]Differentiate between legal axle load and standard axle load.
[3 marks]Explain bituminous pavement with cemented base.
[4 marks]Discuss Westergaard’s concept of temperature stresses in concrete pavements.
[7 marks]Discuss Burmister’s Two Layer Theory stating the assumptions.
[7 marks]Explain the function of longitudinal joints in CC pavements.
[3 marks]Explain fatigue and rutting failures in bituminous layer.
[4 marks]Explain the Fatigue concept as per the IIT RIGID software package.
[7 marks]Write the primary purposes for the application of a prime coat on an aggregate base course.
[3 marks]What are the various wheel load factors to be considered in pavement design? Explain each in detail.
[4 marks]Describe step by step procedure for designing a Flexible Pavement with IRC method.
[7 marks]Write a note on: granular sealing.
[3 marks]Explain construction methodology for drainage requirements in rigid pavement.
[4 marks]Explain the selection and compaction criteria for Binder and wearing course in bituminous mix.
[7 marks]Discuss the need of maintenance in flexible pavement.
[3 marks]Describe the construction procedure of WMM road.1
[4 marks]Explain the process of selection of different bituminous mix treatments as per specification of MORTH
[7 marks]Write a note on: Warm Mix Asphalt.
[3 marks]Write a short note on micro surfacing.
[4 marks]List out the types of overlays and discuss their functions.
[7 marks]Write a note on: Recycle Aggregate Pavement (RAP)
[3 marks]Explain briefly the plant mix technology as per IRC.
[4 marks]Explain the salient features of ultra-thin white topping as per IRC SP-76.
[7 marks]