Define the following terms: ( provide the equation and explain what the equation represents).  a). Saturated Surface-Dry condition of aggregate  b). Absorption of aggregates  c). Free moisture of aggregates.  d). What does a negative free moisture mean and why is it important to consider for concrete design?

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Define the following terms: ( provide the equation and explain what the equation
represents).
 a). Saturated Surface-Dry condition of aggregate
 b). Absorption of aggregates
 c). Free moisture of aggregates.
 d). What does a negative free moisture mean and why is it important to consider for
concrete design?

 

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Soil Mechanics : The study of soils' physical characteristics and applications, known as soil mechanics, is particularly useful in the design of building foundations and highway subgrades.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb, a French physicist who presented a theory of earth pressure in 1773, conducted the first systematic investigation of soil mechanics.

Aggregate : In the building and construction industry, aggregate is a material that is mixed with cement, bitumen, lime, gypsum, or another adhesive to create concrete or mortar. The end product's volume, stability, resistance to wear and erosion, and other necessary physical attributes are all provided by the aggregate.

 

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