22.2.5 - Adhesion with bitumen
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Practice Questions
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What does adhesion refer to in bituminous pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about how two materials stick together.
Name one consequence of poor adhesion.
💡 Hint: What happens when water interacts with the bitumen-aggregate bond?
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What is the main concern if aggregates have high affinity for water?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between water and bitumen.
True or False: Increasing the mixing temperature can enhance the adhesion of bitumen to aggregates.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects material behavior.
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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?
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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