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 9.10QP
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Various super pave tests used to characterize the asphalt binder are related to pavement performance.
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.1QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.2QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.3QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.4QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.5QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.6QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.7QPCh. 9 - What are the engineering applications of each of...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9.9QPCh. 9 - Prob. 9.10QP
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