Practice Testing of Aggregates - 5.4 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5.4 - Testing of Aggregates

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What do we use sieve analysis for?

💡 Hint: Think about how important the size of aggregates is in concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What does a lower Aggregate Crushing Value indicate?

💡 Hint: Remember, lower is better for the structure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does sieve analysis determine?

  • Particle size distribution
  • Aggregate shape
  • Moisture content

💡 Hint: Remember how the process sorts different sizes.

Question 2

True or False: A higher Aggregate Impact Value is desirable for concrete applications.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the resilience needed in concrete.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given an aggregate sample with an ACV of 25%, explain what this indicates about the quality of the aggregate and how it might affect a concrete mix design.

💡 Hint: Consider how the ACV impacts structural longevity.

Question 2

Discuss how you would approach determining the specific gravity of an unknown aggregate sample using a coil as a reference. Include the necessary calculations.

💡 Hint: Think about the displacement method related to specific gravity.

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