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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What does water absorption indicate in aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between aggregates and water.
Question 2
Easy
How is the percentage of water absorption calculated?
💡 Hint: Consider dry and soaked weights.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the formula for calculating water absorption percentage?
💡 Hint: Remember to focus on the weights before and after soaking.
Question 2
True or False: A high water absorption indicates low porosity in aggregates.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what porosity means for water retention.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Aggregate A has a dry weight of 150 kg and a soaked weight of 165 kg. Calculate the water absorption percentage and discuss its implications for concrete mix design.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for water absorption.
Question 2
You are using aggregate with a water absorption of 8%. If the concrete mix design specifies a water-cement ratio of 0.5, how would you determine the necessary water content to achieve proper workability?
💡 Hint: Think about how identifying the total water requirement is essential for concrete consistency.
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