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Practice: Pavement materials: Aggregates

Lesson 22Pavement materials: Aggregates

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Question 1.
What are aggregates?
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Think about what materials make up pavements.
Question 2.
Name a common test for evaluating aggregate strength.
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Consider tests that measure how well materials hold up under pressure.
3Question 3.
Which of the following tests determines the crushing strength of aggregates?
- Los Angeles Abrasion Test
- Crushing Test
- Impact Test
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What test would you use to find out how much weight aggregates can handle?
4Question 4.
True or False: Aggregates account for a lower percentage of Portland cement concrete than bituminous concrete.
- True
- False
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Think about the percentages given in the overview.
Question 5.
A new pavement design requires high durability and strength. Based on the properties of aggregates discussed, which types of aggregates would you recommend and why?
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Think about aggregates' natural properties discussed.
Question 6.
If an aggregate fails a crushing test, what implications might this have on pavement longevity and safety?
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Consider the role of strength under heavy loads.

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