Practice Adhesion with bitumen - 22.2.5 | 1. Pavement materials: Aggregates | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does adhesion refer to in bituminous pavements?

💡 Hint: Think about how two materials stick together.

Question 2

Easy

Name one consequence of poor adhesion.

💡 Hint: What happens when water interacts with the bitumen-aggregate bond?

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Question 1

What is the main concern if aggregates have high affinity for water?

  • More adhesion
  • Stripping of bitumen
  • Stronger pavement

💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between water and bitumen.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing the mixing temperature can enhance the adhesion of bitumen to aggregates.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects material behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a procedure for testing the adhesion of aggregates to bitumen in a lab setting. Include steps for the static immersion test and analysis of results.

💡 Hint: What steps ensure both preparation and assessment of adhesion?

Question 2

Evaluate how different aggregate types (natural vs. manufactured) may affect adhesion. Discuss their properties and relevance.

💡 Hint: What key characteristics differ between natural and manufactured aggregates?

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