12.5.2 - Low-Temperature Fracture Toughness
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What does low-temperature fracture toughness measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions under which cracks form in materials.
Name one test used to determine low-temperature fracture toughness.
💡 Hint: Consider which tests assess bending or tensile properties.
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What is the primary purpose of the SCB test?
💡 Hint: Focus on which property relates to bending.
True or False: The DCT test involves evaluating bending stress.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of stress being applied.
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A new pavement mix is proposed for a climate that experiences average winter lows of -10°C. What would be an appropriate plan to ensure the mix maintains sufficient low-temperature fracture toughness?
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental impacts on material performance.
Given that climatic conditions can change, how could cyclic temperature changes affect fracture toughness and what testing regime would you recommend for a mix design subjected to frequent thawing and freezing?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of temperature fluctuation on crack resistance.
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