Practice Summary - 24.4 | 3. Bituminous mix design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What are the main characteristics of a bituminous mix?

💡 Hint: Think about what qualities a pavement needs to withstand traffic.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common coarse aggregate used in bituminous mixes.

💡 Hint: Recall the materials that provide compressive and shear strength.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of stability in a bituminous mix?

  • To allow flexibility
  • To resist deformation under load
  • To enhance workability

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when heavy vehicles drive over the mix.

Question 2

True or False: An open-graded mix lacks fine aggregates.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of such mixtures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the functional requirements of a high-traffic roadway, design a suitable bituminous mix, discussing the reasoning for each selected component.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties required for heavy traffic.

Question 2

Identify potential failures in a pavement system when using an inappropriate mix design, and suggest corrective measures.

💡 Hint: Think about real-world challenges and how they can be fixed.

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