5.4.4 - Aggregate Impact Value Test
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What does AIV stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of test we're discussing.
What is the significance of having a lower AIV?
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects pavement performance.
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What does a lower Aggregate Impact Value indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember how we measure the AIV value.
The AIV test measures the resistance to which type of load?
💡 Hint: Think about what we covered in class.
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You have performed the AIV test on three aggregates with following results: Aggregate A has AIV of 15%, Aggregate B has AIV of 22%, and Aggregate C has AIV of 10%. Which aggregates are suitable for use in concrete pavements, and why?
💡 Hint: Recall the standards for aggregate suitability in pavement.
Discuss the implications of using an aggregate mix with high AIV values in a concrete structure exposed to heavy machinery. What could happen over time?
💡 Hint: Consider the real-world environments where concrete is placed.
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