Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Name:

Material and Concrete Technology (CON3312) Class:

Tutorial 6 – Construction Material (Plastic & bituminous materials)

Discussion

Q.1 Briefly compare thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic.

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Q.2 Briefly describe the properties of elastomer

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Q.3 Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Polymer (CFRP) are composite
material which composite consist of two parts: a matrix and a
reinforcement. Briefly describe the matrix and reinforcement and
suggest the use of CFRP

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Q.4 What is the cause of cracking in bituminous pavements?

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Q.5 State the cause of deformation of bituminous pavements and
give the locations where such phenomena can be likely
observed.
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