23.4 - Tests on bitumen
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Practice Questions
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What does the penetration test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what penetration means in general.
What is the minimum ductility value specified by BIS?
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of stretching in ductility.
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What does the penetration test indicate about bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think about hardness in materials.
True or False: Higher ductility values are preferred for materials that undergo significant deformation.
💡 Hint: Consider why flexibility matters.
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Evaluate the impact of high viscosity on mixing quality in pavement construction. How does it affect the materials?
💡 Hint: Consider how mixing works and its importance in material integrity.
Justify the necessity of conducting the loss on heating test prior to mixing bitumen with aggregates. What are the implications of ignoring this test?
💡 Hint: Think about why stability is key in construction materials.
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