14.1.2.3 - Thermal Effects
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What happens to bitumen at high temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about the temperature and its effects on flexibility.
Define thermal cracking.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to materials when they freeze and thaw.
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What effect does high temperature have on bitumen?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat can change material properties.
True or False: Freeze-thaw cycles can cause thermal cracking.
💡 Hint: Think about the weather and its effects on materials.
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Create a detailed plan for selecting materials for a road expected to experience high-temperature fluctuations. Include properties that are important to consider.
💡 Hint: Focus on durability and temperature response.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of high temperatures on flexible pavements in urban environments.
💡 Hint: Think about the urban heat islands and how they affect pavement conditions.
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