8.4 - Types of Bitumen Based on Production
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What is straight run bitumen used for?
💡 Hint: Think about where good adhesive properties are needed.
What process is used to produce oxidized bitumen?
💡 Hint: Consider a method to increase hardness and thermal stability.
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What is straight run bitumen primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about where strong binding properties are needed.
Oxidized bitumen is produced by blowing air through what?
💡 Hint: Consider the production method for enhancing properties.
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How would you choose the appropriate type of bitumen for a highway exposed to extreme weather conditions? Provide a detailed explanation based on their properties.
💡 Hint: Focus on the challenges posed by extreme weather on materials.
Design a simple experimental setup to compare the viscosity of straight run bitumen and cutback bitumen. Describe the methodology and expected observations.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature and composition might influence viscosity.
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