12.1.1 - Elastic, Viscous, and Viscoelastic Behavior
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Practice Questions
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What type of behavior do bituminous mixes show at low temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that bounce back.
What happens to bituminous mixes at high temperatures?
💡 Hint: Consider how a thick syrup behaves when heated.
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What is elastic behavior in bituminous mixes?
💡 Hint: Remember how a rubber band works.
True or False: Viscous behavior occurs at low temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects liquids.
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Challenge Problems
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Illustrate how temperature fluctuations throughout the day could affect the performance of a pavement made from bituminous mixes. Consider both daytime and nighttime conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how morning and afternoon temperatures change and the effects on materials.
Design a simple experiment to measure the recoverable deformation of a bituminous mix under controlled temperatures and loading rates.
💡 Hint: Consider equipment available in labs to test different mixes.
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