5.4 - Testing of Aggregates
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What do we use sieve analysis for?
💡 Hint: Think about how important the size of aggregates is in concrete.
What does a lower Aggregate Crushing Value indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember, lower is better for the structure.
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What does sieve analysis determine?
💡 Hint: Remember how the process sorts different sizes.
True or False: A higher Aggregate Impact Value is desirable for concrete applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the resilience needed in concrete.
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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.
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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