Highway Pavements Lecture 3: Asphalt Binders
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What is the purpose of determining the viscosity of asphalt binder?

  • To determine the temperature of mixing and compaction
  • To determine the ductility of the asphalt
  • To determine its ability to coat aggregate particles (correct)
  • To determine the aggregate particle size
  • What is the purpose of the softening point test?

  • To evaluate the evaporation characteristics of the asphalt
  • To determine the ductility of the asphalt
  • To measure the susceptibility of asphalt to temperature changes (correct)
  • To determine the flash point of the asphalt
  • What is the temperature at which the penetration test is conducted?

  • 35 ℃
  • 25 ℃ (correct)
  • 20 ℃
  • 30 ℃
  • What is the purpose of the distillation test?

    <p>To evaluate the evaporation characteristics of the asphalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a ductile asphalt binder?

    <p>One that undergoes considerable stretching before failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the flash point test?

    <p>To determine the temperature at which the asphalt ignites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between asphalt cement and asphalt cutback?

    <p>Asphalt cement is semi-solid, while asphalt cutback is liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the emulsifying agent in emulsified asphalt?

    <p>To provide electrical charges to the droplets of asphalt binder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the hardening of asphalt binders due to steric hardening and oxidative aging?

    <p>Aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of temperature on the consistency of asphalt materials?

    <p>The increase of temperature liquifies the asphalt, while the decrease of temperature solidifies it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of asphalt binder is obtained by flexing the asphalt cement with a light distillate?

    <p>Rapid curing cutback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of heating the aggregates and asphalt cement prior to mixing?

    <p>To reduce the viscosity of the asphalt cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of increment of material consistency as it loses solvent or water by evaporation?

    <p>Curing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of oxidation on the asphalt binder?

    <p>It hardens the asphalt binder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the evaporation of light hydrocarbon components from the asphalt binder?

    <p>Volatilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a rotational viscometer in asphalt testing?

    <p>To measure the viscosity of asphalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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