Practice Desirable Properties of Joint Fillers - 18.3.2 | 18. Joint Fillers and Sealers in Concrete Pavements | Pavement Materials
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Question 1

Easy

What is the importance of high compressibility in joint fillers?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete with temperature changes.

Question 2

Easy

Define recovery after compression.

💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of a sponge after being squeezed.

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Question 1

What property allows joint fillers to deform with concrete movement?

  • Low Water Absorption
  • High Compressibility
  • Resistance to Extrusion

💡 Hint: Reflect on how concrete changes shape with heat.

Question 2

True or False: Joint fillers must absorb water to prove their effectiveness.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what would happen to a sponge if it absorbed too much water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a pavement joint filler that fails due to high water absorption in a rainy area. Discuss the long-term maintenance challenges it might create.

💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle of materials in wet environments.

Question 2

Consider a concrete structure that experiences significant temperature fluctuations. What properties of joint fillers would you prioritize to ensure durability, and why?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of temperature changes on materials.

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