Practice Desirable properties - 24.3.6 | 3. Bituminous mix design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of ensuring stability in a bituminous mix?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when heavy vehicles apply pressure on a road.

Question 2

Easy

Define the term 'bitumen content.'

💡 Hint: Consider the role of bitumen in mixing.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of voids in a bituminous mix?

  • For aesthetic reasons
  • To allow for compaction
  • To bind aggregates

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when roads are used over time.

Question 2

True or False: Bitumen content is not related to the durability of the mix.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how bitumen works in the mix.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with designing a bituminous mix for a busy urban street in a cold climate. Detail the properties you would prioritize, and justify your choices.

💡 Hint: Think about traffic loads and environmental conditions.

Question 2

Given a scenario where the bitumen content is too high, describe the likely effects on the mix performance and suggest remedies.

💡 Hint: Consider how balance in the mix affects its integrity.

Challenge and get performance evaluation