Practice Gap Grading - 5.3.2.2 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5.3.2.2 - Gap Grading

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Question 1 Easy

Define gap grading in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to have missing particles.

Question 2 Easy

What is segregation in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider how mixing might affect your cookie dough!

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Question 1

What is gap grading?

A method of uniform grading
Omitting certain sizes in aggregates
Using only fine aggregates

💡 Hint: Focus on the missing sizes.

Question 2

True or False: Gap grading always leads to stronger concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how missing sizes might create issues.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a set of aggregates with only coarse and fine sizes. Discuss how this gap grading might impact concrete strength and solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of missing sizes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a concrete mix design for a structure that can withstand high loads using gap-graded aggregates. What considerations should be included?

💡 Hint: Think about balancing gap grading with overall stability.

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