Practice Penetration Test (IS: 1203) - 9.3.1 | 9. Properties and Tests of Bitumen | Pavement Materials
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Question 1

Easy

What does the Penetration Test measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how deep a needle goes in bitumen.

Question 2

Easy

What apparatus is used in the Penetration Test?

💡 Hint: Consider the tools required to perform the test.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the Penetration Test?

  • To measure bitumen solubility
  • To determine the hardness/softness of bitumen
  • To assess bitumen elasticity

💡 Hint: Focus on what property of bitumen the test evaluates.

Question 2

Is a higher penetration value indicative of softer bitumen?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between penetration depth and softness.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a bitumen sample shows a penetration depth of 90 tenths of a millimeter, categorize it and explain the suitable applications.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of soft versus hard bitumen.

Question 2

A contractor is unsure if to use 60/70 grade or 80/100 grade bitumen for a high-traffic road. What decision should they make, and why?

💡 Hint: Relate the implications of bitumen hardness to traffic conditions.

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