Practice Gap Grading (5.3.2.2) - Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing

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Question 1.
Define gap grading in your own words.
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Think about what it means to have missing particles.
Question 2.
What is segregation in concrete?
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Consider how mixing might affect your cookie dough!
3Question 3.
What is gap grading?
- A method of uniform grading
- Omitting certain sizes in aggregates
- Using only fine aggregates
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Focus on the missing sizes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gap grading always leads to stronger concrete.
- True
- False
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Consider how missing sizes might create issues.
Question 5.
You are given a set of aggregates with only coarse and fine sizes. Discuss how this gap grading might impact concrete strength and solutions.
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Think about the consequences of missing sizes.
Question 6.
Propose a concrete mix design for a structure that can withstand high loads using gap-graded aggregates. What considerations should be included?
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Think about balancing gap grading with overall stability.

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