14.2.2.2 - Air Void Content in Mix
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Define air void content in asphalt mixes.
💡 Hint: What does air void content refer to specifically?
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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What does excessive air void content in a bituminous mix lead to?
💡 Hint: Think about the elements that affect the structural integrity of the material.
True or False: Stripping occurs when the binder adheres too strongly to aggregates.
💡 Hint: Recall what stripping means in the context of binder performance.
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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.
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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