24.3.1 - Stability
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Define stability in the context of bituminous mixes.
💡 Hint: What does it protect against in pavement performance?
Name one type of failure associated with unstable mixes.
💡 Hint: Think of what happens under pressure or heavy traffic.
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What does stability in bituminous mixes refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of what keeps a road intact despite heavy use.
True or False: Increased binder always leads to better stability.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance needed in the mix.
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Analyze a given pavement structure that continually experiences shoving. Propose a comprehensive mix design solution.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of materials and their properties.
Given different aggregate sizes in a failed pavement, evaluate how grading and binder content could solve the stability issues.
💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes interact.
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