15.2.1 - Background and Development
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Practice Questions
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What does Superpave stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of its goal related to asphalt performance.
What is the main focus of Performance-Based Specifications?
💡 Hint: Consider what is more important—material or outcome?
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What is the main goal of the Superpave Method?
💡 Hint: Consider what the end is: a road's longevity.
The Superpave Method was developed under which research program?
💡 Hint: Think about where innovative ideas in highway technology come from.
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Create a design plan for an asphalt pavement using the Superpave Method considering a city with extreme temperature variations.
💡 Hint: Think about how each aspect of climate would influence your choices.
Discuss the implications of not using the Superpave Method in high-traffic urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider the durability and longevity issues in high-stress scenarios.
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