Which pavement distress is most directly associated with inadequate drainage of a flexible pavement?
Correct answer: A. Stripping caused by loss of adhesion from water
- A. Stripping caused by loss of adhesion from water
- B. Ravelling caused only by surface oxidation
- C. Bleeding caused only by excessive road camber
- D. Corrugation caused only by rail traffic
Explanation
Water can destroy the bond between bitumen and aggregate, producing stripping and weakening the pavement structure. Poor drainage can contribute to several failures, but stripping is the direct moisture-related mechanism listed here.
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