Practice Stress Relaxation And Creep (12.1.2) - Mechanical Behavior of Bituminous Mixes

Practice: Stress Relaxation and Creep

Lesson 12.1.2Mechanical Behavior of Bituminous Mixes

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Question 1.
What phenomenon describes the decrease in stress over time under constant strain?
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Think about what happens to the stress level when the material is held constant.
Question 2.
What is the term for the increase in strain over time under constant stress?
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Consider what happens when a weight is held indefinitely on a material.
3Question 3.
What happens to stress during stress relaxation?
- It increases
- It remains constant
- It decreases
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Think about the impact of time on applied strain.
4Question 4.
Creep is defined as _______.
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Recall the effects of continuous load on materials.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a bituminous pavement is subjected to constant heavy truck traffic. Discuss potential outcomes related to creep and stress relaxation.
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Think about the long-term effects on pavement integrity.
Question 6.
Describe an approach to rehabilitate a pavement affected by significant creep and stress relaxation.
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Consider methods that improve material properties.

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