Practice Moisture Susceptibility Tests - 14.3.2 | 14. Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials | Pavement Materials
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14.3.2 - Moisture Susceptibility Tests

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Tensile Strength Ratio measure?

💡 Hint: Think about their strength when exposed to moisture.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Static Immersion Test assess?

💡 Hint: Recall what happens to bitumen in water.

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Question 1

What does TSR stand for?

  • Tensile Strength Ratio
  • Total Shear Resistance
  • Thermal Strength Range

💡 Hint: It evaluates strength under wet conditions.

Question 2

True or False: The Boiling Water Test visually measures how much moisture a mix can endure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of visual stripping.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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