10.3 - Bituminous Emulsions
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What is a bituminous emulsion?
💡 Hint: Think of how it is used in road construction.
Name the two main types of bituminous emulsions.
💡 Hint: One type is better at adhering to aggregates.
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What is the primary advantage of cationic emulsions over anionic emulsions?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of charge in interactions.
True or False: Anionic emulsions are more commonly used in practice than cationic emulsions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the interaction between emulsions and aggregates.
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A construction team needs to choose an emulsion for a cold weather project where extended workability is essential. What type of emulsion would be best and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects curing times.
Discuss how the choice of anionic emulsion may lead to issues in aggregate adhesion in specific environmental conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about environmental influences on material interactions.
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