
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.1QP
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Write the difference between tar and asphalt cement.
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Difference between tar and asphalt cement as in Table (1):
Asphalt cement | Tar |
Asphalt occurs in natural form or by means of a by-product of petroleum refinery. It is sticky, adhesive, elastic, and easily able to stretch flex and bend without breaking. | Tar cannot occur in natural form; it is obtained as a by-product when manufacturing water-gas and coke. |
Asphalt is more weather resistant. | Tar is more temperature susceptible, usually used to coat aggregates that are more water resistant. |
Hot mix paving asphalt creates odor that can be strong and persistent. | Tar has an aromatic odor. |
Asphalt molecules tend to be aliphatic (referred as a straight chain). | Tar tends to be aromatic (referred as cyclic or ring). |
Asphalt fume causes health hazards such as skin rash, fatigue, headache, and also skin cancer. | Fumes from the heated tar cause health hazards to human beings such as severe eye and skin irritation. |
Uses: They are largely used for pavement construction and maintenance. It is used as glue with aggregate particles to create the asphalt concrete. |
Uses: They are broadly used in road works because it is superior and also used for preserving timber. |
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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