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What is the primary cause of edge cracking in pavements?
56. What is the primary cause of edge cracking in pavements?
- Poor drainage
- Inadequate compaction
- Thermal expansion and contraction
- Traffic loading near pavement edges
Answer
The correct answer is: D) Traffic loading near pavement edges
Explanation
Edge cracking in pavements is primarily caused by the concentration of traffic loading near pavement edges, leading to localized stress and cracking.