14.5.1.2 - Cracking
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Practice Questions
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What primary environmental factor contributes to thermal cracking?
💡 Hint: Think about changes in hot and cold weather.
What happens to bitumen when it oxidizes?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of oxygen.
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What is the primary cause of thermal cracking in bituminous materials?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of seasons on material performance.
Cracking is less likely to occur in warm climates compared to cold ones. True or False?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how temperature affects materials differently.
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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.
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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