23.4.4 - Specific Gravity Test
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What is specific gravity?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mass and volume.
How can specific gravity impact the choice of bitumen in pavement construction?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of weight and density.
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What does specific gravity indicate in bitumen?
💡 Hint: Relate this to the concept of density.
True or False: Specific gravity for bitumen typically ranges from 0.95 to 1.05.
💡 Hint: Recall the typical values discussed.
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A sample of bitumen has a mass of 980 grams with a volume of 1 liter. Calculate the specific gravity of the bitumen and discuss what this implies for its use in construction.
💡 Hint: Consider how this density impacts construction suitability.
If you have two bitumen samples with specific gravities of 0.95 and 1.01, explain how you would choose which to use for a high-load road. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties required for high-load applications.
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