14.5.1.3. Bleeding

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is bleeding in pavements?

   Hint

   Think about what happens during hot weather.

2. 2.

   List one effect of bleeding.

   Hint

   Consider how it affects vehicle traction.

3. 3.

   What does bleeding in asphalt refer to?

   • Binder rising to the surface
   • Cracking
   • Loss of aggregate

   Hint

   Think about the temperatures affecting the material.

4. 4.

   True or False: Bleeding increases skid resistance on pavements.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how friction is affected.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the potential long-term impacts of bleeding on traffic safety and pavement maintenance over a decade.

   Hint

   Consider both the social and economic factors involved.

6. 6.

   Analyze the role of traffic volume and temperature in the development of bleeding in flexible pavements. How does this influence material choice?

   Hint

   Think about how materials react under different conditions.