Practice Freedom from deleterious particles - 22.2.7 | 1. Pavement materials: Aggregates | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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22.2.7 - Freedom from deleterious particles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define deleterious particles in the context of pavement construction.

💡 Hint: Think about materials that could weaken the pavement.

Question 2

Easy

What types of materials should be avoided in aggregates?

💡 Hint: Consider what could interfere with the bond between materials.

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Question 1

What are deleterious particles?

  • Harmful materials in aggregates
  • Non-harmful materials
  • All aggregates

💡 Hint: Think about what 'deleterious' means.

Question 2

True or False: All aggregates can be used regardless of their cleanliness.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of quality in materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose you are assessing the aggregates for a new pavement project and find a significant amount of clay and silt present. What implications might this have on your project's quality, and what recommendations would you give?

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term consequences of using poor-quality materials.

Question 2

You have been tasked with developing specifications for a new aggregate supplier. What key characteristics regarding deleterious particles should you include, and why are they critical for pavement construction?

💡 Hint: Reflect on what previous discussions have highlighted regarding imperfections in aggregates.

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