5.5.2 - Storage of Aggregates
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What is meant by aggregation segregation?
💡 Hint: Think about how different sizes of rocks might act in a pile.
Why is clean storage important?
💡 Hint: What happens when dirt mixes with sand?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining proper storage for aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about what could happen if dirt gets mixed in.
True or False: It is acceptable to mix recycled and natural aggregates without restrictions.
💡 Hint: Consider how different materials might react with concrete over time.
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Assume you are overseeing a construction site and notice that the aggregates are consistently getting mixed. Propose a plan to improve storage that minimizes contamination.
💡 Hint: Consider all reasons for contamination.
Analyze the effect of poor drainage in aggregate storage. How would this affect the final concrete product?
💡 Hint: What happens when aggregates hold too much water?
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