2.1 - Classification of Aggregates
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What are fine aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think of common beach sand.
Give an example of coarse aggregates.
💡 Hint: What do you put in the concrete mix to provide bulk?
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What size particles make up fine aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think of beach sand.
True or False: Coarse aggregates are smaller than fine aggregates.
💡 Hint: Remember the sieve sizes.
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Calculate the ideal aggregate mix for a small concrete slab. You want to use a total of 0.5 cubic meters of concrete. Include specific percentages for fine, coarse, and recycled aggregates.
💡 Hint: Start by referring to the typical ratios based on your requirements.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using recycled aggregates in concrete mixes worried about strength and durability.
💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term project goals.
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