Practice Oven Drying Method - 5.4.10.1 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5.4.10.1 - Oven Drying Method

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of determining moisture content in aggregates?

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of water on concrete strength.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for calculating moisture content?

💡 Hint: Pay attention to which weights you are using.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Oven Drying Method?

  • To determine aggregate shape
  • To measure moisture content
  • To test aggregate strength

💡 Hint: Think about what affects concrete mixing.

Question 2

True or False: The Calcium Carbide Method is slower than Oven Drying.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Evaluate the speed of both methods.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an aggregate sample had a wet weight of 300g and a dry weight of 270g, discuss how inaccurate moisture measurements might impact concrete strength.

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of water in curing and strength.

Question 2

Compare and contrast all three methods of moisture content measurement: Oven Drying, Calcium Carbide, and Infrared. Which method would you recommend under various field conditions?

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios like emergency repairs versus new builds.

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