22.1 - Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary use of aggregates in pavements?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete gets its strength.
Name two types of aggregates.
💡 Hint: Consider where they come from.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What percentage of Bituminous concrete is made up of aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think of their role in providing strength to concrete.
True or False: Manufactured aggregates come from natural sources.
💡 Hint: Consider the origin of each type.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate a scenario where low-quality aggregates are used in a newly constructed highway. Predict possible outcomes and solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of materials in structural integrity.
Design an experiment to test the water absorption of various aggregates and discuss its implications on concrete performance.
💡 Hint: How does water affect the bonding in concrete?
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