Practice Air Void Content in Mix - 14.2.2.2 | 14. Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials | Pavement Materials
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14.2.2.2 - Air Void Content in Mix

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define air void content in asphalt mixes.

💡 Hint: What does air void content refer to specifically?

Question 2

Easy

What is one effect of excessive air voids?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the binder when air and moisture penetrate.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does excessive air void content in a bituminous mix lead to?

  • Increased flexibility
  • Higher durability
  • Increased oxidation and moisture intrusion

💡 Hint: Think about the elements that affect the structural integrity of the material.

Question 2

True or False: Stripping occurs when the binder adheres too strongly to aggregates.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what stripping means in the context of binder performance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A new type of asphalt is being studied for reducing air void content. Analyze its properties that would improve durability.

💡 Hint: Consider how materials interact in a mix to alter void ratios.

Question 2

Compare the performance of two formats of asphalt mixes: one with high air voids and one with low air voids under rainy conditions. What are the expected outcomes?

💡 Hint: Think about moisture's interaction with structural integrity.

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