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Differences between Flexible and Rigid Pavements

Differences between Flexible & Rigid Pavements

Differences between Flexible & Rigid Pavements

Flexible Pavement VS Rigid Pavement 

( Composition )

Flexible Pavement 

Flexible pavements are composed of properly graded aggregates with bitumen/tar as binder

VS

Rigid Pavement

Rigid Pavements are constructed by using PCC —Cement, Aggregates, Water and Dowel Bars (for joints)

( Stability )

Flexible Pavement
Strength depends upon interlocking of aggregates, friction & cohesion

VS

Rigid Pavement
Strength depends upon the flexural strength of placed concrete

( Design )

Flexible Pavement
Flexible materials are constructed in number of layers.

VS

Rigid Pavement
Rigid Pavements are casted as a single concrete slab with reinforcements

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( Joints )

Flexible Pavement
Flexible Pavements are laid continuously, hence there are no joints

VS

Rigid Pavement

Rigid Pavements are constructed in bays, hence joints are present

( Cost )

Flexible Pavement
Initial Cost is less and maintenance cost is more

VS

Rigid Pavement
Initial costs are high and low maintenance costs

( Load Distribution )

Flexible Pavement

Loads are distributed to underlying layers by grain to grain action

VS

Rigid Pavement
Load is distributed over a wider area of subgrade due to its rigidity and high elastic modulus

( Thermal Stresses )

Flexible Pavement
No thermal stresses developed due to temperature variation

VS

Rigid Pavement
Thermal stresses develops leading to warping

( Traffic )

Flexible Pavement
Can be open to traffic after 24 hours

VS

Rigid Pavement
Can be open to traffic after minimum of 14 days

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