UNDERSTANDING STRIPPING IN ASPHALT PAVEMENTS EXAM QUESTIONS ANS ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

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UNDERSTANDING STRIPPING IN ASPHALT PAVEMENTS EXAM
QUESTIONS ANS ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A++


Breaking of adhesive bond between
Stripping
aggregate and binder.

Asphalt Mix Strength Resistance from aggregate interlock and binder
bond.

Includes stripping failure and traffic-induced
Stripping Failure Stages
pavement failure.

Cracking Formation of fractures in pavement surface.

Potholing due to material
breakdown.
Disintegration




Rutting Depressions formed by repeated traffic loads.

Surface Raveling Loss of aggregate from pavement surface.

Initiation of Stripping Begins with water exposure from
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various sources. Detachment Mechanism Separation of
asphalt film from aggregate surface. Displacement
Mechanism Water penetrates asphalt film
breaks.
Spontane Formation of inverted emulsion with
ous water and asphalt.
Emulsificat
ion

Hydraulic Scouring Water pressure from traffic affects
surface courses. Pore Pressure High void mixes saturated
with water under traffic.




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