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An uneven foundation or repeated loads will sometimes cause a small crack. Then, rain water will get into the crack. If the water freezes or evaporates, it will expand and cause more damage. Also, repeated loading of vehicles driving on cracks will deteriorate the road even more.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause they are shaped like the bottom of a pot hense the 'pot'hole
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What is the European interstate system called?
If you mean the "International E-road network", they're just called E-roads. If you mean the highway system; it's called different in every country (language). The general word for those roads would be the British 'Motorway', or just 'Highway'.
What are the names of the roads sher shah suri built?
Four important roads constructed by him were as follows: (i) Grand trunk road from SW1argaon to Peshawar; (ii) road from Agra to Multan via Burhanpur and Delhi; (iii) road from Multan to Lahore; and (iv) road from Mandu to Agra. Of these four roads, the first was the most important. The roads built by Sher Shah are called 'the arteries of the empire'. The roads were lined with trees, wells and rest houses.
Who developed the roads and trade in India?
The person who developed roads and trade in India was maybe the Aryan Empire
What matters were discussed at town meetings in New England?
so they can make roads so they can make roads Who they were going to kill and eat next!!! Muahahahaha!!!!
Who invented Earth Hour?
pot smoking hippies
What are the causes of development of pot holes?
Pot holes are cracks or weaknesses in roads. If there is a crack/crevice in the road then water may enter and freeze over night, expanding the crevice. As this process repeats and the road is used more then the pot hole will expand in size.
What are those hole covers called that are in the middle of roads?
They are called man holes, or manhole covers.
Where does the word pothole come from?
The word pothole comes from when the roads were just clay and people would remove the clay to make pots, resulting in holes in the road hence the name "pot holes".
Are there pot holes in the sky?
A "pot hole" sinks in like a pot... The sky has a hole in it per say... It's called the hole in the ozone layer...
What is caused when water enters in cracks in the asphalt on roads and cars run over these cracks pushing the water into the asphalt and breaking it apart?
Pot holes
Who is responsible for poor conditions of streets in Canada?
Winter weather causes more pot holes and other wear and tear on roads compared to southern areas. It is the Government's responsibility to maintain roads, however you will find damaged roads in northern, winter intense U.S. cities as well.
Why are there channels filled with tar at intervals across cement-concrete roads?
Where cracks form in the asphalt/concrete, repair crews fill the cracks with tar to keep water from seeping in and widening the cracks into pot holes.
Why do people call pot holes chuck holes?
Probably because the small ones remind them of the holes woodchucks make.
How to improve road construction in village of rewari?
Road construction in the village of Rewari can be improved by patching the pot holes, as well as reinforcing them with concrete and steel rebar. Since climate and dust storms play a role in the construction and maintenance of the roads, it would also be necessary to keep the roads clean of debris.
Why are roads called roads?
Because they are roads.
How many pot holes are in Tulsa?
There are alot of them but im not sure of the count!
What is a pot like the pot at the end of a rainbow really called?
It's called Pot o' Gold or a Leprechaun's Pot of Gold.
