Practice Environmental Considerations (10.4.3) - Bituminous Binders – Types and Selection
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Question 1 Easy

What is cutback bitumen?

💡 Hint: Think of its application purpose.

Question 2 Easy

Why are VOCs a concern?

💡 Hint: Consider pollution and health impacts.

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Question 1

What is cutback bitumen made from?

Only water
Bitumen and solvents
Only bitumen

💡 Hint: Remember, it needs something to help it apply better.

Question 2

True or False: VOCs are harmless to humans.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their effects on air quality.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the long-term effects of using cutback bitumen over five years in a high-traffic area versus using polymer-modified bitumen.

💡 Hint: Consider the differences in air emissions and material degradation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a new regulation that limits VOC emissions to a certain threshold. How might this impact the choice between cutback bitumen and emulsions in future projects?

💡 Hint: Think about product viability in light of environmental legislation.

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