The transverse contraction joints in unreinforced concrete pavements are provided at much closer intervals than the expansion joints.

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• According to IRC recommendations, the maximum spacing of a transverse expansion joint in unreinforced concrete pavements for a slab thickness of 20 cm should be
• The maximum spacing of contraction joints in unreinforced concrete slabs for a slab thickness of 20 cm is
• To prevent the development of excessive compressive stresses in the concrete pavements as a result of expansion caused by increase in temperature, the type of transverse joint provided is
• Coment concrete pavements are classified as flexible pavements.
• Transverse contraction joints relieve
• Tie bars in longitudinal joints in concrete pavements
• Longitudinal joints in concrete pavements
• As per IRC recommendations, the sub-grade or sub-base layer whatever underlies the concrete wearing slab, in concrete pavements, must confirm to the requirement that
• Transverse joints are provided at right-angles to the length of road.
• According to IRC specifications, the length of any tie bar in concrete pavements should atleast be equal to