10.2.2 - Viscosity Graded Bitumen
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Practice Questions
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What does VGB stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the classification method.
Name one grade of viscosity graded bitumen.
💡 Hint: Remember the numbering system used.
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What are the grades of Viscosity Graded Bitumen based on viscosity?
💡 Hint: Think of the viscosity measurement system.
True or False: Viscosity grading is used to assess the hardness of a binder.
💡 Hint: Recall the key distinction in classification methods.
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Suppose you are tasked with selecting a binder for a new highway in a tropical region that experiences heavy rainfall and high temperatures. What factors would you consider when recommending a viscosity graded bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think of how high temperatures affect viscosity performance.
Analyze the impact of switching from penetration graded bitumen to viscosity graded bitumen on project timelines and costs in a mid-latitude climate.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term versus short-term effects on the project.
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