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Question: Write Down The Advantages and Disadvantages of Flexible and Rigid Pavement. (BSEC'18)

Flexible pavement has advantages such as being easy and inexpensive to repair, providing a smooth surface, and accommodating staged construction. However, it also has higher long-term maintenance costs, a shorter lifespan under heavy traffic, and is damaged by chemicals and oils. Rigid pavement has benefits like low maintenance costs, extreme durability, and withstanding damage from oils, but it has higher initial costs and repair expenses and a rougher ride quality. Both pavement types have advantages and disadvantages depending on the project needs and budget.

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Question: Write Down The Advantages and Disadvantages of Flexible and Rigid Pavement. (BSEC'18)

Flexible pavement has advantages such as being easy and inexpensive to repair, providing a smooth surface, and accommodating staged construction. However, it also has higher long-term maintenance costs, a shorter lifespan under heavy traffic, and is damaged by chemicals and oils. Rigid pavement has benefits like low maintenance costs, extreme durability, and withstanding damage from oils, but it has higher initial costs and repair expenses and a rougher ride quality. Both pavement types have advantages and disadvantages depending on the project needs and budget.

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Question: Write down the advantages and disadvantages of flexible and rigid pavement.

[BSEC’18]
Advantages of Flexible Pavement:
 Repair of flexible pavement is easy.
 Flexible pavement is smooth.
 Adaptability to stage construction.
 Availability of low-cost types that can be easily built.
 Easy to repair frost heave and settlement.

Disadvantages of Flexible Pavement:


 Higher maintenance costs.
 Shorter life span under heavy use.
 Damage by oils and certain chemicals.
 Weak edges that may require curbs or edge devices.

Advantages of Rigid Pavement:


 Low maintenance costs.
 Long life with extreme durability.
 High value as a base for future resurfacing with asphalt.
 Load distribution over a wide area, decreasing base and subgrade requirements.
 Ability to be placed directly on poor soils.
 No damage from oils and greases.

Disadvantages of Rigid Pavement:


 High initial costs.
 Joints required for contraction and expansion.
 Generally rough riding quality.
 High repair costs

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