Practice Summary - 25.6 | 4. Dry Mix Design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of dry mix design?

💡 Hint: Think about what stability in pavements requires.

Question 2

Easy

What does gradation help to reduce?

💡 Hint: Consider how smaller particles affect the arrangement of larger ones.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main objective of dry mix design?

  • To increase voids
  • To achieve maximum density
  • To use minimal aggregates

💡 Hint: Reflect on what maximizes stability in a pavement design.

Question 2

True or False: Aggregate gradation has no influence on the performance of a bituminous mix.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how better packing might influence performance.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a set of aggregates with various gradation limits, outline the process you would follow to achieve a specific gradation within those limits.

💡 Hint: Think about the steps from understanding limits to selecting aggregates.

Question 2

Construct a gradation chart for a hypothetical mix, following Fuller’s law for a defined particle size distribution.

💡 Hint: Return to the formula and adjust based on the particle sizes you've chosen.

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