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The percent voids in mineral aggregate (VMA) and percent air voids $(V_v)$ in a compacted cylindrical bituminous mix specimen are $15$ and $4.5$ respectively. The percent...

It was observed that $150$ vehicles crossed a particular location of a highway in a duration of $30$ minutes. Assuming that vehicle arrival follows a negative exponential...

Select the strength parameter of concrete used in design of plain jointed cement concrete pavements from the following choices:Tensile strengthCompressive strengthFlexura...

Two bitumen samples “X” and “Y” have softening points $45^{\circ}C$ and $60^{\circ}C$, respectively. Consider the following statements:Viscosity of “X” will be higher tha...

As per $\text{IRC:}37-2012$, in order to control subgrade rutting in flexible pavements, the parameter to be considered ishorizontal tensile strain at the bottom of bitum...