Highway Engineering 313323 HEN Practical No: 02 Visit the existing road to identify the component parts of the road and prepare a photographic report
Identifying components and preparing photographic reports enhances documentation, inspection, maintenance planning, design, safety, communication, cost management, and environmental sustainability. This comprehensive approach ensures that road infrastructure is well-maintained, safe, and efficient for all users.
Highway Engineering 313323 HEN Practical No: 02 Observation Table:
Practical Related Questions:
1. Which materials are commonly used for road construction?
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2. Enlist the five component parts of the road and write functions.
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3. What is subgrade?
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Subgrade is that portion of the earth roadbed which after having been constructed to reasonably close conformance with the lines, grades, and cross-sections indicated on the plans, receives the base or surface material. In a fill section, the subgrade is the top of the embankment or the fill.
4. What is Subbase?
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Subbase is composed of the layer(s) of material between the subgrade and the concrete pavement. A subbase may not always be required. The subbase may be econocrete, cement-treated subbase, soil-cement, asphalt-treated subbase, crushed stone or other suitable material.
Conclusions
We successfully completed Highway Engineering 313323 HEN Practical No: 02 and Visited the existing road to identify the component parts of the road and prepare the photographic report.