5.3.2 - Types of Grading
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What is uniform grading?
💡 Hint: Think about how similar sizes affect packing.
What is a benefit of well-graded aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider how size variety can influence packing.
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What is the key characteristic of uniform grading?
💡 Hint: Think about how packing would change with similar sizes.
True or False: Well-graded aggregates lead to stronger concrete.
💡 Hint: Remember the benefits of size variation.
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Discuss how selecting a uniform grading can impact a construction project’s budget and timeline when mixed with other aggregate types.
💡 Hint: Consider the downstream effects on workability and material usage.
Evaluate a scenario where gap grading results in segregation during a concrete pour. What corrective steps can be implemented?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what can be done to enhance particle integration.
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