Practice Specific Gravity Test (10.5.6) - Bituminous Binders

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Question 1.
What does specific gravity measure?
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Think about density in relation to water.
Question 2.
Why is specific gravity important for bituminous binders?
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Consider how mixing materials works.
3Question 3.
What does specific gravity compare?
- A substance to air
- A substance to water
- A substance to oil
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Remember the reference substance.
4Question 4.
True or False: A higher specific gravity means the material is lighter.
- True
- False
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Think about what density means.
Question 5.
A specific gravity test results in a displacement of 300 cm³ with a sample weight of 600 grams. Calculate the specific gravity.
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Use the density formula.
Question 6.
Explain the potential long-term impacts of using a binder with a specific gravity significantly different from standard values.
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Think about performance and maintenance needs.

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