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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 11 (Q.No. 19)

UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

19.

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to rigid pavements ?

Vertical stresses are transmitted to the lower layer through the points of contact in granular structure.

Vertical compressive stress is maximum on the pavement surface directly under the wheel load.

Lower layers have to take lesser magnitudes of stress

Stresses on rigid pavements are transmitted to a wider area of sub grade.

Answer: Option

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Rahul verma said: 3 years ago

For pavements, compressive load decreases with depth.

So, the answer should be both B and C.

Noman said: 5 years ago

C is also the correct answer.

Kuti said: 6 years ago

Please give an explanation on the answer.

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