Tutorial 7 Construction Technology & Methods

Date : 15th Aug 2019

Q1). Make a list of the various layers that make a pavement

Q2). Write a short note on the subgrade
Q3). What is the sub-base and what purpose does it serve in a pavement
Q4). Explain the CBR test and its importance in relation to the “sub-base”
Q5). Write a short note on the materials used for the sub-base
Q6). Explain the purpose of the base course and the suitable materials for it
Q7). Describe the manner in which the thickness of the base is determined
Q8). Write a short note on the binder course and the wearing course
Q9). Explain macrotexture and microtexture in the context of the pavement surface
Q10). Discuss the terms texture depth and skid resistance
Q11). Describe the test that can be done to determine texture depth and skid resistance
Q12). What are the important properties a wearing course should have?
Q13). What is meant by 40/16 hot rolled asphalt and a 20 mm asphalt concrete?
Q14). Differentiate between a tack coat, a seal coat and a prime coat in roadwork
Q15). Explain the seal coating process
Q16). Discuss some of the properties that bituminous mix aggregate must have
Q17). Describe the penetration test for the determination of viscosity in bitumen
Q18). Write short notes on HRA and DBM (Asphalt Concrete)
Q19). Discuss the benefits of using geotextiles in roadwork.
Q20). Describe the failure manifestations of pavements and the reasons for such failure