Practice Factors Affecting Bituminous Mix Design (13.8) - Bituminous Mix Design Methods
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Factors Affecting Bituminous Mix Design

Practice - Factors Affecting Bituminous Mix Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does aggregate gradation influence in bituminous mixes?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between sizes of particles.

Question 2 Easy

What is one common bitumen grade used in pavement?

💡 Hint: Consider typical viscosity grades.

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Question 1

What is the primary concern with poor aggregate gradation in a bituminous mix?

Increased air voids
Reduced strength
Higher cost

💡 Hint: Think about what bad gradation means for the overall mix.

Question 2

True or False: The mixing temperature has no impact on the performance of the prepared bituminous mix.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how temperature affects viscosity.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how different environmental conditions might impact the performance of a bituminous mix in a coastal area.

💡 Hint: Think about how saltwater might affect standard bitumen.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a method to analyze the effects of air void content variations in existing pavements in a rainy climate.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of drainage in pavement performance.

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