23 - Pavement materials: Bitumen
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary use of bitumen in road construction?
💡 Hint: Remember its adhesive nature.
Define cutback bitumen.
💡 Hint: Think of its application during colder weather.
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What materials are primarily used to produce bitumen?
💡 Hint: Recall the source mentioned in the overview.
True or False: Cutback bitumen can be used in hot weather without any issues.
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose.
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If a new type of polymer modified bitumen is developed that shows a 50% increase in ductility and a massive improvement in temperature resistance, what implications would this have on the design specifications of asphalt pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about how properties contribute to durability.
During a test, a specific bitumen sample showed a low penetration value. What might this indicate about its use in hot climates?
💡 Hint: Recall how penetration value relates to temperature susceptibility.
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