14.3.2.1 - Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR)
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Practice Questions
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What does TSR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of how strength is measured in materials.
Why is moisture susceptibility important?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of water on roads.
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What does a TSR value of 0.8 indicate?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of acceptable TSR values.
The primary goal of the TSR test is to assess what?
💡 Hint: What is the key function of this test?
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A pavement mix has a dry tensile strength of 300 psi and a wet tensile strength of 240 psi. Calculate the TSR and determine moisture susceptibility based on standard thresholds.
💡 Hint: Use the formula of TSR correctly!
If an engineer wants to improve a pavement mix with a TSR of 0.75, what changes could they consider to enhance moisture resistance? List at least two strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about what methods enhance the bond in wet conditions.
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