Practice Properties of Aggregates - 5.2 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
K12 Students

Academics

AI-Powered learning for Grades 8–12, aligned with major Indian and international curricula.

Professionals

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design to help professionals and graduates upskill for real-world careers.

Games

Interactive Games

Fun, engaging games to boost memory, math fluency, typing speed, and English skills—perfect for learners of all ages.

5.2 - Properties of Aggregates

Enroll to start learning

You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the main function of aggregates in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the composition of concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What does specific gravity indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider the ratio of weights.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which property indicates how well aggregate resists crushing?

  • Water Absorption
  • Crushing Strength
  • Specific Gravity

💡 Hint: Think about load-bearing capabilities.

Question 2

True or False: Angular aggregates have lower workability but provide higher strength.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of different shapes.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze the implications of using recycled aggregates with high water absorption in a concrete mix design.

💡 Hint: Consider how adjusting ingredients affects the final mix.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the use of angular versus rounded aggregates in high-performance concrete applications.

💡 Hint: Evaluate both types based on different performance needs.

Challenge and get performance evaluation