Estimate the equivalent 18-kip single-axle load applications (ESAL) for a four-lane pavement (two lanes in each direction) of a rural interstate highway with a truck count of 2000 per day (including 2-axle, 4-tire panel, and pickup trucks), an annual growth rate of 5%, and a design life of 20 years. Select one: a. 18 b. 5000000 c. 20125874 O d. 2823654
Estimate the equivalent 18-kip single-axle load applications (ESAL) for a four-lane pavement (two lanes in each direction) of a rural interstate highway with a truck count of 2000 per day (including 2-axle, 4-tire panel, and pickup trucks), an annual growth rate of 5%, and a design life of 20 years. Select one: a. 18 b. 5000000 c. 20125874 O d. 2823654
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:Which Pavement Types
would you recommend?
- Weak subgrade and
poor drainage
- High traffic volume
- Investment is open
Thin HMA
Base
Subgrade
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CRC
Base
Drainage Layer
Subgrade
Base
Subgrade
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• Which Pavement Types
would you recommend?
- Weak subgrade and
poor drainage
- Airport pavement
- Long service life
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Drainage Layer
Base
Subgrade
JPCP
PCP
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Layer
Drainage Layer
Base
Base
Subgrade
Subgrade
Estimate the equivalent 18-kip single-axle load
applications (ESAL) for a four-lane pavement
(two lanes in each direction) of a rural interstate
highway with a truck count of 2000
per day (including 2-axle, 4-tire panel, and pickup
trucks), an annual growth rate of 5% ,
and a design life of 20 years.
Select one:
а. 18
b. 5000000
c. 20125874
d. 2823654
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