7.2.1 - Strength
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Practice Questions
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What is the importance of aggregate strength in road construction?
💡 Hint: Think about the loads applied on a road.
Name a test used to assess the strength of aggregates.
💡 Hint: What test quantifies the resistance to crushing?
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What does the Aggregate Crushing Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the loads aggregates experience on the road.
True or False: The toughness of an aggregate is unrelated to its strength.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of both properties in road conditions.
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You are designing a road that will handle heavy truck traffic. Discuss how you would choose aggregates and what properties are critical.
💡 Hint: Consider both compression and impact factors.
How would weak aggregates affect the long-term maintenance of a newly constructed road?
💡 Hint: Think about how traffic stresses aggregates over time.
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