Practice Apply stability correction - 26.5 | 5. Marshall Mix Design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Apply stability correction

26.5 - Apply stability correction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the standard thickness for a Marshall specimen?

💡 Hint: It's specified in the design standards.

Question 2 Easy

Why is stability correction necessary?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the thickness varies.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of applying stability correction?

To adjust measured values to standard thickness
To reduce the thickness
To decrease stability

💡 Hint: Consider the role of specimen thickness in stability.

Question 2

True or False: A correction factor of 1.00 indicates that no correction is needed.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the thickness is correct.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A series of Marshall specimens are prepared at different heights. Specimen A (70 mm; stability 480 kg), Specimen B (63.5 mm; stability 520 kg), and Specimen C (66 mm; stability 500 kg). Compute the corrected stabilities and discuss any implications for the mix design.

💡 Hint: Look for the proper correction factors from the table.

Challenge 2 Hard

Imagine you're presenting stability results in a report. Specimen D had a measured stability of 620 kg but was 72 mm thick. Determine the correction factor and discuss how that affects overall mix performance.

💡 Hint: Use the correction factor appropriate for 72 mm to see the adjustment.

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