Practice Hardness (6.1.2) - Road Aggregates – Requirements and Types - Pavement Materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does hardness signify in road aggregates?

💡 Hint: Think about how aggregate materials perform under traffic.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of the Los Angeles Abrasion Test?

💡 Hint: It tests how aggregates wear down.

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Question 1

What does hardness in aggregates measure?

A. Resistance to weathering
B. Resistance to abrasion and wear
C. Resistance to heat

💡 Hint: Consider what 'hardness' typically indicates in materials.

Question 2

True or False: The Los Angeles Abrasion Test is the only test used to measure hardness in road aggregates.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about other tests mentioned in class.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the potential consequences of using aggregates with a hardness below the required standards in a busy urban area.

💡 Hint: Consider the budgeting implications and impact on traffic.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a testing plan that includes hardness testing alongside other critical quality control measures for a new road project.

💡 Hint: Think about which properties work together to ensure road integrity.

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