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7. The difference between asphalt and concrete pavements is that asphalt concrete are
aggregates mixed with asphalt cement and concrete pavements are made with aggregates
and Portland cement. Asphalt concrete is mixed and placed hot, compacted by a roller,
and gains strength by cooling, whereas Portland cement concrete is mixed ad placed in a
fluid state, compacted and vibrated, and gains strength by hydration. Asphalt concrete is
flexible, and the load is distributed over a small area and transferred through layers,
whereas Portland cement concrete is rigid and loads are distributed over a larger area and
captured by the rigid layer. Advantages and disadvantages of asphalt pavement are that it
is flexible, has a lower initial cost, is less noisy, but it has a lower bearing capacity that
PC, higher deformations, and requires major maintenance. Advantages and disadvantages
of Portland cement concrete are that it has a high compressive strength and a relatively
longer lifespan without maintenance.
8. Durability related issues that may arise in asphalt concrete are rutting in hot temperatures,
thermal cracking in cold temperature, and cracking due to fatigue.
9. Asphalt Performance Class refers to the temperature range at which a certain type of
asphalt should be used. Asphalts are classified by their high and low temperature grades.