Practice Strength (22.2.1) - Pavement materials: Aggregates - Transportation Engineering

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Question 1.
What is the crushing strength of an aggregate?
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Think about what happens when pressure is applied.
Question 2.
Why is aggregate strength important for pavements?
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Consider the weight of vehicles.
3Question 3.
What property measures an aggregate's ability to resist compressive load?
- Toughness
- Crushing Strength
- Hardness
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Which term is commonly used in material testing?
4Question 4.
Aggregates with a crushing value above 35% are considered:
- True
- False
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Think about what happens during the crushing test.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where a new road is being constructed in a highly trafficked urban area. What aggregate properties would you prioritize and why?
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Think about traffic patterns and stress factors.
Question 6.
If an aggregate fails the strength test, what alternative materials could be considered and why?
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Think about sustainable options.

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