22.3.4 - Soundness test
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What is the main purpose of the soundness test for aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider what weathering affects in construction.
Name one chemical used in the soundness test.
💡 Hint: You might remember they are both sulfates.
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What is the primary purpose of the soundness test?
💡 Hint: Think about what weathering does to materials.
True or False: The weight loss limit for magnesium sulfate in soundness tests is 12%.
💡 Hint: Recap the weight limits for each sulfate.
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Discuss the implications of failure to conduct soundness tests on local infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks of bad materials.
Design a quality control plan that incorporates soundness testing of aggregates for a new road project.
💡 Hint: Think about how to maintain quality continuously.
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