Q. Reflection cracking is observed in
Solution:
- Reflective cracking can be categorised as one of the distresses in asphalt pavement.
- Reflection cracking is observed in bituminous overlay over cement concrete surface.
- This crack is called a reflective crack because crack in old pavement (underneath) is reflected on to bitumen overlay due to the repeated stress concentration.
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