Practice Strength (7.2.1) - Properties and Testing of Aggregates

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Question 1.
What is the importance of aggregate strength in road construction?
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Think about the loads applied on a road.
Question 2.
Name a test used to assess the strength of aggregates.
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What test quantifies the resistance to crushing?
3Question 3.
What does the Aggregate Crushing Test measure?
- Durability
- Impact resistance
- Crushing strength
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Think about the loads aggregates experience on the road.
4Question 4.
True or False: The toughness of an aggregate is unrelated to its strength.
- True
- False
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Consider the roles of both properties in road conditions.
Question 5.
You are designing a road that will handle heavy truck traffic. Discuss how you would choose aggregates and what properties are critical.
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Consider both compression and impact factors.
Question 6.
How would weak aggregates affect the long-term maintenance of a newly constructed road?
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Think about how traffic stresses aggregates over time.

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