Practice Float test - 23.4.7 | 2. Pavement materials: Bitumen | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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23.4.7 - Float test

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What temperature should the bitumen be cooled to for the float test?

💡 Hint: Look at the initial steps of the testing process.

Question 2

Easy

What do we measure in the float test?

💡 Hint: Consider the final measurement taken during the test.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the float test?

  • To measure temperature susceptibility
  • To assess consistency of bitumen
  • To analyze chemical composition

💡 Hint: Think about the properties we are specifically measuring.

Question 2

True or False: The float test is applicable for all types of bituminous materials.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the contexts where other tests may not be appropriate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A new bituminous material has an unusually high water absorption rate as indicated by preliminary tests. Design a comprehensive testing plan to assess its performance and reliability using the float test and other related methods.

💡 Hint: Consider all aspects of handling and evaluating bitumen properties.

Question 2

A contractor claims that a specific bitumen brand has a superior float value compared to competitors. Suggest a method to validate this claim effectively.

💡 Hint: Think about how to ensure the tests are fair and unbiased.

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