5.2.2 - Mechanical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What does ACV stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what it measures regarding aggregates.
What does a low AIV indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about reactions to sudden forces.
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What does ACV measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what sort of forces are applied.
A higher AIV means better impact resistance.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between AIV values and performance.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with determining which aggregates to use for a highway project that expects heavy truck traffic. Explain how you would evaluate the aggregates using ACV, AIV, and LAAV, citing the ideal values for each.
💡 Hint: Consider the real-life applications of trucks and highways.
Compare two aggregates: Aggregate A has an ACV of 25%, AIV of 15%, and LAAV of 28%. Aggregate B has an ACV of 32%, AIV of 18%, and LAAV of 25%. Which aggregate would you recommend and why?
💡 Hint: Think about which properties are more critical for structural longevity.
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