MUGLA SITKI KOCMAN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINNERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
CE 4529 PAVEMENT DESIGN
FINAL EXAM
January 22, 2021

Name, Surname:
Student ID No:

QUESTIONS

Q1. a) Why the layers that presence in the superimposed system of the roadway
(45pts) structure have their own specified thickness?
b) Evaluate this situation from the point of exceeding of this specified
thickness for wearing course, in detail.
c) Evaluate this situation from the point of staying below of this specified
thickness for wearing course, in detail.

Q2. Explain the behaviour of flexible pavements against the detrimental effects of
(15pts) frost heave in the bituminous layers.

Q3. Draw the typical cross-section of a flexible pavement. Which type of construction
(15pts) can be used this superimposed layer idea?

Q4. Explain the behaviour of rigid pavements that constructed on the low bearing ratio
(25pts) soils.

GOOD LUCK!

Assist.Prof.Dr. İsmail Çağrı GÖRKEM