GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Flexible pavements derive stability primarily from :

A aggregate interlock, particle friction and cohesion

B cohesion alone

C the binding power of bituminous materials

D the flexural strength of the surface course

ANS:A - aggregate interlock, particle friction and cohesion

The rest of the options are resposible for flexibility and comfort of drive of the pavement while option A is primarily from stability.