23.4.2 - Ductility test
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What is ductility?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under tension.
What is the minimum ductility value specified by standards for bitumen?
💡 Hint: Recall the thresholds set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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What does the ductility test measure in bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think about what this property signifies in terms of materials in construction.
True or False: A higher ductility value means a higher risk of cracking.
💡 Hint: Consider what ductility means for stress and flexibility.
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A sample of bitumen shows a ductility value of 65 cm. Discuss how this value might impact its performance in a hot climate.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of ductility and environmental factors.
How could you experimentally determine the optimum temperature for pouring bitumen to achieve a higher ductility value?
💡 Hint: Think of designing experiments and controlling variables to acquire accurate results.
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