Practice Classification Of Aggregates (7.1) - Properties and Testing of Aggregates

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Question 1.
What are natural aggregates?
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Think about materials found in a river.
Question 2.
What do we call aggregates that pass through a 75 µm sieve?
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They're the finest particles in the size classification.
3Question 3.
What is the maximum size for coarse aggregates according to the IS sieve?
- 2.36 mm
- 4.75 mm
- 20 mm
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Consider the definition of coarse aggregates.
4Question 4.
True or False: Recycled aggregates come from new raw materials.
- True
- False
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Think about the source of recycled materials.
Question 5.
Evaluate how substituting coarse aggregates with fine aggregates might affect the compressive strength of concrete.
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Consider how mixing different sizes influences the concrete matrix.
Question 6.
Propose the benefits of utilizing recycled aggregates in pavement construction.
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Think about the broader impacts of recycling on materials.

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