12 - Mechanical Behavior of Bituminous Mixes
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Practice Questions
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What are bituminous mixes primarily composed of?
💡 Hint: Think about the main components used in road construction.
What type of behavior do bituminous mixes exhibit at low temperatures?
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of elastic materials.
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What indicates the dynamic modulus of bituminous mixes?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors affect the stiffness of the material.
True or False: Fatigue cracking can occur even when loads are below the material's ultimate strength.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how repeated cycles of loading can affect materials over time.
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Develop a comprehensive maintenance strategy for a pavement showing signs of fatigue cracking. Include key steps for assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
💡 Hint: Reflect on preventive measures and repair strategies discussed.
Explain how temperature fluctuations throughout seasons can impact the mechanical behavior of bituminous mixes and propose design considerations for these influences.
💡 Hint: Think about how environmental aspects impact material performance.
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