5.1.A - Based on Size
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What are fine aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about what's used in concrete's fine texture.
Provide an example of a coarse aggregate.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that are visibly larger in size.
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Fine aggregates are retained on which size sieve?
💡 Hint: Remember the size that differentiates fine from coarse.
True or False: Coarse aggregates are smaller than fine aggregates.
💡 Hint: Think about their definitions.
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A concrete mix design requires specific sizes of aggregates. If a batch contains 40% fine aggregates instead of the required 30%, how might this impact the concrete's final properties?
💡 Hint: Consider how the excess affects cohesion and overall strength.
In a construction project, the engineer found that the coarse aggregates didn't meet specifications. What tests might they conduct to assess the suitability of these aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would verify if materials meet building standards.
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