Practice Voids filled with bitumen VFB - 26.3.6 | 5. Marshall Mix Design | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Voids Filled with Bitumen (VFB).

💡 Hint: Think about how much space bitumen occupies in aggregates.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula to calculate VFB?

💡 Hint: Look for what Vb and VMA represent.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does VFB stand for?

  • Volume Filled by Bitumen
  • Voids Filled with Bitumen
  • Volume of Bitumen Filled

💡 Hint: Focus on what VFB directly refers to in mix design.

Question 2

True or False: A higher VFB percentage indicates better performance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the balance needed in asphalt mixes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a mix has a Vb of 22% and a VMA of 25%, calculate VFB and explain what a VFB of 88% implies for the performance of this mix.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between bitumen volume and aggregate structure.

Question 2

Discuss the implications if a project's VFB is found to be consistently below 70%. What corrective actions might be recommended?

💡 Hint: Think about how changes to the mix can influence VFB calculations.

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