Question

Which property of water causes the cracks in the pavement in cold climates ?

Answer 1

“As temperatures drop, the pavement contracts, building up tensile stresses that lead to cracking,” states MnDOT's Research Services Section. “Fractures occur every 20 to 30 feet across the lane, allowing water to penetrate the structure, which further weakens the pavement layer and the base beneath

Answer 2

“As temperatures drop, the pavement contracts, building up tensile stresses that lead to cracking,” states MnDOT's Research Services Section. “Fractures occur every 20 to 30 feet across the lane, allowing water to penetrate the structure, which further weakens the pavement layer and the base beneath.