Lesson 2 - Bitumen

Question 1

used to perform reliable analysis on
bituminous mixture utilizing non-
flammable, non-explosion solvents,
for quantitative determination of
binder or bitumen contained in
pavement samples and hot mixed
mixture.

Answer 1

Automatic binder extraction unit

Question 2

use for softening bitumen before
performing a range of test including
ductility, flash point, penetration , loss on heating.

Answer 2

Air bath

Question 3

use for asphalt content determination in bituminous concrete.

Answer 3

Reflux extractor

Question 4

it can extrude Marshall, CBR, and
Standard and Modified Proctor
specimen.

Answer 4

Universal extruder

Question 5

this apparatus is a general purpose
testing machine developed to carry
out a range of tests on asphalt.

Answer 5

Asphalt testing system

Question 6

allows asphalt to be tested for its
ability to simulate repeated axial
loading conditions, replicating traffic
conditions.

Answer 6

Universal testing system

Question 7

is a stand-alone system for fatigue life testing of asphalt beams subjected to repeated flexural bending, giving a measure of maximum tensile strength, maximum tensile strain and flexural
stiffness

Answer 7

Fatigue tester of asphalt beams

Question 8

used to determine the consistency of a bituminous sampler under fixed
conditions of load, time and
temperature.

Answer 8

Penetrometer

Question 9

used to determine the breaking point of semisolid and solid bitumen.

Answer 9

Fraas apparatus

Question 10

used to determine the viscosity of
cut-back bitumen and road oil.

Answer 10

Viscometer

Question 11

used to determine the mechanical
and physical properties of bituminous mixtures.

Answer 11

Duriez test set

Question 12

use in determining viscosity of cut-
back bitumen and road oil

Answer 12

Tar viscometer