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Types of Failures of Flexible Pavement
Types of Failures of Flexible Pavement
Sub-grade
Sub-base course
Base course and
Surface course
If any one of the above mentioned layers becomes unstable or weak then it will
result in failure of flexible pavement. Therefore it is very important to design and
construct each layer with utmost care.
Different types of failure encountered in flexible pavements are as follow.
Fig-9 Corrugation
9. BLEEDING
Excess bituminous binder occurring on the pavement surface causes bleeding.
Bleeding causes a shiny, glass-like, reflective surface that may be tacky to the
touch. Usually found in the wheel paths.
Fig-10 shows a pavement with corrugation.
Fig-10 Bleeding
10. PUMPING
Seeping or ejection of water and fines from beneath the pavement through cracks
is called pumping.
Fig-11 Pumping