22.2 - Desirable properties
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What is the importance of strength in aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when heavy vehicles drive over pavement.
Why do you avoid flaky aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider how shape might affect the stability of a pavement.
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What is the main property that allows aggregates to resist crushing?
💡 Hint: Think about heavy vehicles and their effect on pavement.
True or False: Flaky aggregates are preferable in pavement construction?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between shape and stability.
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Given that you have weak aggregates, devise a strategy to improve the pavement's performance using specific tests.
💡 Hint: What tests can you run to assess the current quality of aggregates?
Analyze how the shape of aggregates can influence the design of a highway pavement.
💡 Hint: Think about stability and how pieces fitting together affects load.
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