Practice Cracking - 14.5.1.2 | 14. Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials | Pavement Materials
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14.5.1.2 - Cracking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What primary environmental factor contributes to thermal cracking?

💡 Hint: Think about changes in hot and cold weather.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to bitumen when it oxidizes?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of oxygen.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of thermal cracking in bituminous materials?

  • A) High Traffic
  • B) Temperature Fluctuation
  • C) Moisture

💡 Hint: Think about the effect of seasons on material performance.

Question 2

Cracking is less likely to occur in warm climates compared to cold ones. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how temperature affects materials differently.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a laboratory test that could simulate the effects of thermal cracking on a bituminous sample over time. Outline the steps involved.

💡 Hint: Consider how real-world conditions would simulate wear on a sample.

Question 2

Given a case study in a tropical climate, assess how environmental factors differ from those in a cold climate regarding crack formation in pavements.

💡 Hint: Think about how different climates expose materials to different stresses.

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