wearing course
[/ˈwɛərɪŋ kɔːrs/]
nounpl: wearing courses
camada de desgaste
1. The top layer of an asphalt or concrete pavement that is exposed to traffic and weather, designed to be replaced when worn out
The wearing course of the highway needs to be resurfaced after five years of heavy traffic.
A camada de desgaste da rodovia precisa ser recapeada após cinco anos de tráfego intenso.
2. In road construction, the uppermost layer of a flexible pavement structure that directly contacts vehicles and is subject to friction and weathering
The wearing course must be composed of high-quality asphalt mix to ensure durability.
A camada de desgaste deve ser composta de uma mistura asfáltica de alta qualidade para garantir durabilidade.
This is a technical term primarily used in civil engineering and road construction industries in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. It reflects standardized pavement design terminology used internationally in infrastructure development and maintenance.
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