Question: Asphalt pavement construction requires using a paver and a set of rollers. Please answer the following questions: a . During paving a traffic accident delayed

Asphalt pavement construction requires using a paver and a set of rollers. Please answer the following questions:
a. During paving a traffic accident delayed the delivery of asphalt mixture. The paver operator had too options; 1. slow down the paver, or 2. finish the mixture available and stop. Which do you recommend and why.
b. During paving on a hot summer day, roller operator observed that mixture is too soft and roller is sinking in surface. What do you suggest the operator do to deal with this problem?
c. A contractor observed that pavement surface started showing mixture segregation and there were spots showing non-homogenous mixture. The inspector indicated that this could be a problem with paver equipment, truck loading and hauling, or plant operation. Can you please indicate what is she talking about? How can paver, truck or plant operation result in segregation?
d. A contractor is trying very hard to estimate resistance to compaction in the field by using the gyratory compactor. Would you please suggest a method for her? Please draw and carefully explain the approach.

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