26.7 - Determine optimum bitumen content
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What is the minimum required Marshall stability value?
💡 Hint: Refer to the specifications for asphalt mix design.
What is the typical percentage range for air voids in asphalt mixes?
💡 Hint: Think about the optimal performance of pavements.
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What is the primary parameter for determining optimum bitumen content?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what the strength of materials relies upon.
True or False: The maximum flow value indicates favorable conditions in asphalt mixes.
💡 Hint: Consider how flow correlates with stiffness in the mix.
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Given a mix design where the maximum stability is 900 kg at 6% bitumen, bulk specific gravity is 2.30 at 6%, and air voids calculated at 2%, what would be the optimum bitumen content?
💡 Hint: Use the average formula for these three percentages.
If a mix shows high stability but low flow, indicate two adjustments that could be made to improve the mix performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how preventing cracking can be achieved with flow adjustments.
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