7.3 - Standard Tests on Aggregates
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Practice Questions
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What is the acceptable crushing value for aggregates used in pavement layers?
💡 Hint: Look for the threshold established in the Crushing Test.
What does the Abrasion Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how traffic wears down roads.
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What is the acceptable range of crushing value for aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider the specifications for construction aggregates.
True or False: The Abrasion Test has a limit of less than 35% for bituminous mixes.
💡 Hint: Remember the ranges for different tests.
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You have a sample with a crushing value of 35%. Analyze whether this sample is suitable for surface courses and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the acceptable limits established in your notes.
You need to select aggregates for a road requiring high durability against weathering. Which tests would be most relevant, and why?
💡 Hint: Do remember to apply the reasoning of how weather impacts roads over time.
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