Practice - Moisture Susceptibility Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does the Tensile Strength Ratio measure?
💡 Hint: Think about their strength when exposed to moisture.
What does the Static Immersion Test assess?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens to bitumen in water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does TSR stand for?
💡 Hint: It evaluates strength under wet conditions.
True or False: The Boiling Water Test visually measures how much moisture a mix can endure.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of visual stripping.
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Challenge Problems
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A new bituminous mix has a TSR of 0.75. What actions would you recommend to improve its moisture resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how to enhance adhesion and reduce moisture penetration.
After performing the Boiling Water Test, you observe severe stripping of aggregates. What could be the root cause?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how each factor affects bonding.
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