Explain the merits and demerits of using types of aggregates based on their shape.

Q: What are the differences between coarse aggregates coming from processing plants and coarse…

A: Coarse aggregate are the irregular shaped broken stones or rounded natural gravel used to make…

Q: Write the three negative effects of aggregates containing excessive amounts of very fine materials…

A: Concrete mix design or concrete mix proportioning is about the finding the right amount of Cement,…

Q: compare the Physical and mechanical properties of aggregate?

A: Brief concept- Aggregate- Aggregates are used to make concrete in the building construction works.…

Q: What are the purposes of doing the specific gravity and absorption of coase aggregates? why?

A: Specific gravity- This test is performed to measure the strength or quality of the material and…

Q: 20. Calculate the solid volume and percent of voids of an aggregate that has a density of 1581 kg/m³…

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Q: Explain the importance of aggregates in concrete construction

A: Concrete is formed by adding water to the mixture of cement, fine aggregates and coarse aggregates.…

Q: Describe in detail the relationship between an aggregate's: Shape to the workability of concrete…

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Q: 4. Explain the usage areas and advantages of lightweight aggregates in the construction industry

A: BASIC DESCRIPTION: Light weight aggregates are way more similar to the normal ones ( Rock…

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A: Moisture content and surface moisture affects the usability and quality of product. These values…

Q: Why unit weight of aggregates is important? What should be the best conclusion and result of the…

A: Unit weight of any substance is the ratio of it’s weight and volume.The apparent density or unit…

Q: briefly explain the geological properties and aggregates which determines their acceptance for use…

A: Introduction:- The Properties of aggregates, The Aggregates are utilized in concrete to reduce the…

Q: Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregates What are the possible discussion of…

A: There are two types of  aggregates, they are fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. Coarse aggregate…

Q: Determine the difference between the Rodded and Loose Unit Weight of aggregates

A: Difference between Rodded and Loose unit weight

Q: Enumerate all the necessary factors that you think are needed to be consider in selecting proper…

A: The necessary factors that are needed to be consider in selecting proper materials in engineering…

Q: The concepts of aggregate and composition are not interchangeable. What exactly is the difference?

A: Context: Aggregates and composition

Q: What makes sampling as the most important step in assuring the quality of the aggregates?

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Q: ive at least 3 applications each for Unit Weight and Specific Gravity of Aggregates for Engineering.…

A: The unit weight of a material can be defined as the weight of a given volume of graded aggregate. It…

Q: Table shows the grain size distributions of aggregates A, and B. Answer the following questions and…

A: Given: The grain size distributions of aggregates are shown below,

Q: The mass of a bulk density bucket is measured as 2115 g when it is empty. The mass of the bucket…

A: Given,  Mass of empty bulk density bucket (M1) = 2115 g Mass of bucket filled with water(M2) = 5148…

Q: 10. Calculate the solid volume and percent of voids of an aggregate that has a density of 1581 kg/m3…

A: Given:- The density of the soil = 1581 kg/m3  The specific gravity = 2.59  To determine:- The solid…

Q: Give at least 5 importance of specific gravity of aggregates in concrete mix. Explain each.

A: Specific Gravity of Aggregate is defined as the weight/mass of aggregate of specific volume to the…

Q: Define Particle Shape and Texture of Fine Aggregates.

A: The general shape of a particle is referred to as its particle form, which is commonly expressed in…

Q: 2 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of fine and coarse aggregates.

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Q: briefly explain the geological properties and aggregates which determines their acceptance for use…

A: Construction aggregate or simply aggregate, is a  category of coarse- to medium-grained particulate…

Q: Given the image below. What is the maximum diameter of aggregate considering the narrowest dimension…

A: e = 69cm= 690mm Dia of main bar = 25mm Dia of stirrups = 10mm Assume clear cover = 40mm Clear width=…

Q: Give the conclusion and recommendation of this experiment: DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND…

A: Specific gravity: It is the ratio of weight of a given volume of solids to the weight of water with…

Q: What is the maximum diameter of aggregate in cm? 160mm slab 130mm beam 17:25pm 500mm 700mm Slab=10m…

A: This question is related to the Design of Concrete Structure.

Q: What is the maximum diameter of aggregate in cm?

A: This question is related to the Design concrete structures.

Q: How can we eliminate errors in Bulk Density and Voids of Aggregates? Why is it in need to determine…

A: The bulk density as well as the void proportion of the aggregate could be assessed by using…