22.3 - Aggregate tests
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Practice Questions
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What does the crushing test evaluate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a material when you apply a heavy weight on it.
What is a maximum aggregate impact value for wearing courses?
💡 Hint: Remember, impact means sudden force.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is evaluated in the crushing test?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when you press down on an object.
Is a high impact value desirable in aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when something hard hits something else.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an aggregate sample fails the soundness test by losing 20% of its weight after five cycles, what does this indicate about its suitability for use in road construction?
💡 Hint: Recall the acceptable limits for soundness.
If an aggregate has high flakiness and elongation indices but passes the abrasion and crushing tests, how would that impact its performance in real-world applications?
💡 Hint: Think about how shape affects the performance rating.
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