24.4 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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What are the main characteristics of a bituminous mix?
💡 Hint: Think about what qualities a pavement needs to withstand traffic.
Name a common coarse aggregate used in bituminous mixes.
💡 Hint: Recall the materials that provide compressive and shear strength.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of stability in a bituminous mix?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when heavy vehicles drive over the mix.
True or False: An open-graded mix lacks fine aggregates.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of such mixtures.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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