Quiz 1

Distress Expert

Recognizing specific types of distress is the first step in treating roads. Identify signs of deterioration for your Distress Expert Certificate.
IDENTIFY THE DISTRESS

Gradual alteration of pavement's physical characteristics (color, flexibility, fragility, etc.) due to asphalt binder's exposure to oxygen.

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IDENTIFY THE DISTRESS

A pattern of longitudinal and transverse cracks that divides a large portion of pavement into rectangular or square segments.

Which of the following terms best describes the pavement distress shown?
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IDENTIFY THE DISTRESS

Disintegration of pavement due to the loss of asphalt and coarse aggregate.

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IDENTIFY THE DISTRESS

A type of distress occurring on the surface of pavement that is caused by a variety of culprits including deterioration, water infiltration, traffic loads, oxidation and freeze/thaw cycles.

Which of the following terms best describes the pavement distress shown?
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Depression or cavity in a road surface caused by traffic, weather and the expansion of groundwater that has found its way under the pavement.

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