Practice Problems - 24.5 | 3. Bituminous mix design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is stability in bituminous mixes?

💡 Hint: Think about how pavement behaves under traffic loads.

Question 2 Easy

Define durability.

💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors affecting pavement longevity.

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Question 1

What is stability in bituminous mixes?

Resistance to weathering
Resistance to deformation
Resistance to skid

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during heavy traffic.

Question 2

True or False: Higher binder content always leads to better flexibility.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about too much of a good thing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a pavement designed for high-speed traffic. Discuss how you would ensure sufficient skid resistance and stability in your mix design.

💡 Hint: Think about how traffic speed affects safety and material properties.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of varying binder content on the flexibility and durability of a mix over time. How would you approach finding the right balance?

💡 Hint: Evaluate both short-term and long-term performance metrics.

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