Practice Types of Grading - 5.3.2 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Types of Grading

5.3.2 - Types of Grading

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is uniform grading?

💡 Hint: Think about how similar sizes affect packing.

Question 2 Easy

What is a benefit of well-graded aggregates?

💡 Hint: Consider how size variety can influence packing.

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Question 1

What is the key characteristic of uniform grading?

Higher stability
Higher voids
Lower strength

💡 Hint: Think about how packing would change with similar sizes.

Question 2

True or False: Well-graded aggregates lead to stronger concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the benefits of size variation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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