Practice - Water Absorption & Specific Gravity
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Practice Questions
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What does water absorption in aggregates refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how aggregate interacts with water.
What is the maximum allowable water absorption percentage for road aggregates?
💡 Hint: Recall the acceptable limits discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum percentage of water absorption allowed for road aggregates?
💡 Hint: Recall the standards for aggregates.
True or False: Specific gravity of aggregates typically falls below 2.5.
💡 Hint: Consider the standard range.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project requires aggregates with low water absorption, but the available aggregates have an absorption rate of 3%. How would you address this issue during the mix design?
💡 Hint: Think about blending different types of aggregates.
Analyze how aggregates with a specific gravity of 2.7 would perform in a humid environment compared to those with a specific gravity of 3.0.
💡 Hint: Consider density and its impact on performance.
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