Practice Binder Testing And Equipment (15.3.2) - Performance-Based Specifications and Superpave Method
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Binder Testing and Equipment

Practice - Binder Testing and Equipment

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DSR stand for?

💡 Hint: It starts with 'D' and is used to measure rutting.

Question 2 Easy

Which test assesses low-temperature cracking?

💡 Hint: It begins with a 'B' and involves bending.

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Question 1

What does DSR measure in asphalt binders?

Low-temperature cracking
Rutting and fatigue performance
Long-term aging

💡 Hint: Think about what stress testing relates to.

Question 2

True or False: The Rolling Thin Film Oven Test simulates long-term aging.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the name specifies 'short-term'.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with selecting an asphalt binder for a highway in a region with extreme temperature fluctuations. Discuss how each test (DSR, BBR, RTFO, PAV) would influence your decision.

💡 Hint: Consider the specific temperature extremes and their potential impacts.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a testing protocol for a new binder to ensure its reliability. Include which tests to use and justify your choices based on expected performance needs.

💡 Hint: Focus on the performance challenges this binder might face.

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