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Term of the Road Dictionary

shrinkage crack

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Road Surface Characteristics
  • Definition : Crack due to (thermally or cementitiously induced) variations in the moisture content of pavement layers or embankment materials.
  • Synonyms : contraction crack

Schwindriss

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Betrieb Fahrbahneigenschaften
  • Definition : Ein Riss infolge Veränderungen im Wassergehalt von Befestigungslagen oder Dammmaterial (thermisch oder durch Zementhaltigkeit ausgelöst).
  • Synonyms : Schwundriss

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