Practice Specific Gravity Test (10.5.6) - Bituminous Binders – Types and Selection
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Specific Gravity Test

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Question 1 Easy

What does specific gravity measure?

💡 Hint: Think about density in relation to water.

Question 2 Easy

Why is specific gravity important for bituminous binders?

💡 Hint: Consider how mixing materials works.

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Question 1

What does specific gravity compare?

A substance to air
A substance to water
A substance to oil

💡 Hint: Remember the reference substance.

Question 2

True or False: A higher specific gravity means the material is lighter.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what density means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A specific gravity test results in a displacement of 300 cm³ with a sample weight of 600 grams. Calculate the specific gravity.

💡 Hint: Use the density formula.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the potential long-term impacts of using a binder with a specific gravity significantly different from standard values.

💡 Hint: Think about performance and maintenance needs.

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