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What is the primary characteristic that makes bituminous materials suitable for construction applications?
What is the primary characteristic that makes bituminous materials suitable for construction applications?
- Their high compressive strength
- Their low density and buoyancy
- Their high viscosity and adhesive properties (correct)
- Their high thermal conductivity
Which of the following statements about bitumen is correct?
Which of the following statements about bitumen is correct?
- Bitumen is a naturally occurring substance composed of a mixture of hydrocarbons (correct)
- Bitumen is a synthetic material created by combining various chemicals
- Bitumen is a lightweight, porous material used for insulation purposes
- Bitumen is a low-viscosity liquid derived from coal
What is the primary difference between bitumen and tar?
What is the primary difference between bitumen and tar?
- Bitumen is a natural substance, while tar is a synthetic material
- Bitumen is used for waterproofing, while tar is used for road construction
- Bitumen is a solid material, while tar is a liquid material
- Bitumen is derived from petroleum, while tar is derived from coal (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common application of bituminous materials?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of bituminous materials?
What is the process by which bitumen is obtained from crude oil?
What is the process by which bitumen is obtained from crude oil?
Which of the following statements about tar is correct?
Which of the following statements about tar is correct?
What is the primary reason for heating bituminous materials during construction applications?
What is the primary reason for heating bituminous materials during construction applications?
Which of the following is a common application of tar in construction?
Which of the following is a common application of tar in construction?
What is the primary component of bituminous materials?
What is the primary component of bituminous materials?
Which of the following statements about the properties of bituminous materials is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements about the properties of bituminous materials is NOT correct?
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