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

Depression or cavity in a road surface caused by traffic, weather and the expansion of groundwater that has found its way under the pavement.

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

A series of interconnected cracks along the pavement surface associated with loading deterioration resulting from a weakening subgrade structure.

Which of the following terms best describes the pavement distress shown?
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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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A pattern of longitudinal and transverse cracks that divides a large portion of pavement into rectangular or square segments.

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IDENTIFY THE DISTRESS

Surface depression or groove in the wheel path.

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