Practice Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) - 14.3.2.1 | 14. Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials | Pavement Materials
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14.3.2.1 - Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does TSR stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of how strength is measured in materials.

Question 2

Easy

Why is moisture susceptibility important?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of water on roads.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a TSR value of 0.8 indicate?

  • Good moisture resistance
  • Poor moisture resistance
  • Excellent durability

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of acceptable TSR values.

Question 2

The primary goal of the TSR test is to assess what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What is the key function of this test?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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!

Question 2

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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