9.3.10 - Elastic Recovery Test
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Practice Questions
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What does the Elastic Recovery Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how bitumen responds after being stressed.
Why is polymer-modified bitumen used?
💡 Hint: Consider what polymers help with.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Elastic Recovery Test indicate about bitumen?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the test is designed to assess.
True or False: Lower recovery rates indicate better performance of bitumen in pavement applications.
💡 Hint: Think about what the recovery rate signifies.
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Challenge Problems
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If a bitumen sample recovers 60% after being stretched, what might this imply regarding its performance in a hot climate under heavy traffic?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat affects materials and their recoverability.
Compare two bitumen formulations: one has a recovery rate of 90%, while the other is 70%. Discuss the implications for each in road construction.
💡 Hint: Focus on how recovery rates directly influence material performance.
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