12.6.1 - Mechanism of Moisture Damage
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What is moisture damage in bituminous mixes?
💡 Hint: Think about how water can affect adhesive materials.
Name one effect of moisture on pavements.
💡 Hint: Consider how water can affect the bonding of materials.
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What is the main cause of moisture damage in bituminous mixes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to glue when it gets wet.
True or False: Stripping is a type of moisture damage.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of stripping.
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Design a bituminous mix to minimize moisture damage. What components would you include and why?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials can help the asphalt 'stick' better.
Analyze the performance of a pavement that has experienced significant stripping. What would be the potential failure modes?
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of losing aggregate and bond integrity.
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