Practice Cutback Bitumen - 8.4.3 | 8. Bitumen – Origin and Production | Pavement Materials
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Question 1

Easy

What is cutback bitumen?

💡 Hint: Think about what is added to bitumen to make it easier to apply in the cold.

Question 2

Easy

Name one volatile solvent used in cutback bitumen.

💡 Hint: These are common solvents that help reduce thickness.

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Question 1

What does cutback bitumen contain?

  • Water
  • Volatile solvents
  • Minerals

💡 Hint: Consider what helps bitumen become more fluid.

Question 2

True or False: Cutback bitumen is more durable than regular bitumen.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between ease of application and longevity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a miniature experiment to demonstrate the difference in viscosity between standard bitumen and cutback bitumen at various temperatures.

💡 Hint: Use a thermometer to measure temperature changes and a stopwatch to time the flow rates.

Question 2

Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where cutback bitumen is chosen for an application in a warm climate instead of a cold one. Discuss the potential implications.

💡 Hint: Consider how the properties of materials can change with temperature variations.

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