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As per IRC:37-2012, in order to control subgrade rutting in flexible pavements, the parameter to be considered is
A
horizontal tensile strain at the bottom of bituminous layer
B
vertical compressive strain on top of subgrade
C
vertical compressive stress on top of granular layer
D
vertical deflection at the surface of the pavement

Correct : b

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