Practice Durability Index (14.3.3) - Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials
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Question 1 Easy

What does the Durability Index measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what factors contribute to material longevity.

Question 2 Easy

Why is durability important for pavement materials?

💡 Hint: What happens if materials are not durable?

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Question 1

What does the Durability Index assess?

Only strength retention
Only aging resistance
Both strength retention and aging resistance

💡 Hint: Think about how both factors contribute to long-term use.

Question 2

True or False: A higher Durability Index is indicative of better material longevity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how durability affects maintenance and performance.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the potential consequences of selecting a material with a low Durability Index for a highway in a region with extreme weather variations.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between material choices and environmental stress.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a proposal describing how to improve the Durability Index of a current pavement using specific additives and mix designs.

💡 Hint: Focus on enhancing elasticity and reducing voids.

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