Practice Soundness Test - 6.5.4 | 6. Road Aggregates – Requirements and Types | Pavement Materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of the Soundness Test?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to aggregates in harsh conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What chemicals are used in the Soundness Test?

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of testing against weather conditions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary aim of the Soundness Test?

  • To measure density of aggregates
  • To determine aggregate durability
  • To analyze aggregate shape

💡 Hint: Focus on environmental conditions affecting roads.

Question 2

A weight loss greater than 12% in sodium sulfate indicates successful soundness.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the pass/fail criteria for the test.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction company finds that their local aggregate supplier consistently shows a weight loss of 16% in sodium sulfate tests. What are the implications of this result for their projects?

💡 Hint: Consider how this failure impacts safety and longevity.

Question 2

Discuss the potential economic impacts on a region if soundness tests are not conducted on aggregates used for major infrastructure projects.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the long-term consequences of ignoring material quality.

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