26.8 - Numerical example - 1
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the formula for calculating Theoretical Specific Gravity (G_t)?
💡 Hint: Remember, this involves the total weight and specific gravities of all components.
What does VFB stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of the void space is occupied by bitumen.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does G_t represent in Marshall Mix Design?
💡 Hint: It’s the gravity that relates to the mixture's theoretical density.
True or False: G_m includes the air voids in the mixture.
💡 Hint: Think about how G_m differs from G_t.
2 more questions available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Given the specific gravities 2.65 for coarse aggregate, 2.50 for fine aggregate, and 1.03 for bitumen; what would be the G_t for a mix with weights 900g, 1300g, 150g?
💡 Hint: Make sure to check your weights against specific gravities.
In a mix with 30% air voids and the volume of bitumen calculated as 18%, what is the VMA?
💡 Hint: Just a simple addition to find total voids.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.