Practice Percent volume of bitumen V b - 26.3.4 | 5. Marshall Mix Design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define bitumen in the context of asphalt.

💡 Hint: Think about its role in construction.

Question 2

Easy

What does Vₐ represent?

💡 Hint: Consider it as a percentage related to bitumen weight.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Vₐ represent in a Marshall mix design?

  • Weight of bitumen
  • Percent volume of bitumen
  • Total weight of aggregates

💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in the asphalt mix.

Question 2

True or False: Higher specific gravity leads to better performance in asphalt mixes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider material weight versus volume.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If Wₐ = 250 kg, with aggregate weights W₁ = 700 kg, W₂ = 350 kg, W₃ = 200 kg, and Gₐ being 2.6, determine Vₐ.

💡 Hint: Follow the formula strictly and check your aggregates.

Question 2

Consider an asphalt mixture with a very high Vₐ value. Discuss the practical implications for usage.

💡 Hint: Relate this to performance concerns in real-world scenarios.

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