Advantages and Disadvantages of Flexible Pavement
Again the flexing gives less bounce giving more grip on the road. Flexible pavements are preferred over rigid concrete roads because of their certain advantages such as they can be strengthened and improved in stages with the growth of. 28 Pavement Design Joints required for contraction and expansion. . Advantages of Flexible Pavements The curing period for the bituminous surface course is less and hence the. Main advantage of it is that it is more durable and hence has longer life as compared to flexible pavements. Flexes under load thus the negligible depression gives more opposing force. High initial costs. Â Ability to be easily. Generally rough riding quality. Braking efficiency is better. Learn about the differences and similarities between flexible pavement and rigid pavement. Croney and Croney 1991 p9 defines a pavement as the structure which separates the tyres of the vehicles from the underlying ...