Practice Surface Defects (14.5.1) - Weathering and Durability of Bituminous Materials

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Question 1.
What does ravelling refer to?
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Think about the relationship between the binder and aggregates.
Question 2.
What type of defect is bleeding?
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Consider hot weather effects on pavements.
3Question 3.
What is ravelling in pavement?
- Loss of binder
- Loss of aggregate
- Surface cracking
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Focus on what is physically lost from the surface.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cracking can be caused by temperature fluctuations.
- True
- False
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Think about how temperature affects materials.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term effects of neglecting rippling on pavement maintenance and budget.
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Consider future costs versus immediate fixes.
Question 6.
Design a study to assess the prevalence of cracking in various climates.
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Think about how different conditions can impact cracking rates.

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