23.4.8 - Water content test
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Practice Questions
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What is the maximum allowable water content in bitumen?
💡 Hint: Think about the standard limits mentioned in the test.
Why is it crucial to keep water content low in bitumen?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of heating.
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What is the maximum allowable water content in bitumen?
💡 Hint: Recall the limit discussed in our test procedures.
The presence of water in bitumen can lead to what phenomenon when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about how heating affects moisture.
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Given a bitumen sample weighing 200g, after the Water Content Test, 0.4g of water is measured. Calculate the percentage of water content and discuss its implications for its use in road construction.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula for percentage.
You have a bitumen sample that contains 0.25% water. Propose a plan to reduce this water content within safe limits before the application.
💡 Hint: Think about methods to remove water effectively.
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