The grading of three aggregates is given below. a) Calculate the percent passing for a combined aggregate which is a blend of 30% (by weight) aggregate A, 45% aggregate B and 25% aggregate C. b) Determine the fineness modulus of aggregate B. c) How much percent of fine aggregate having fineness modulus of 3.00 should be mixed with sample Aggregate B to decrease its fineness modulus to 4.50? % Passing Aggregate B Sieve size Aggregate A Aggregate C Combined Aggregate 1-1/2" 3/4" 3/8" # 4 100 100 56 60 23 100 40 # 8 65 25 #16 45 22 12 0. #30 #50 11 0. #100 9.
The grading of three aggregates is given below. a) Calculate the percent passing for a combined aggregate which is a blend of 30% (by weight) aggregate A, 45% aggregate B and 25% aggregate C. b) Determine the fineness modulus of aggregate B. c) How much percent of fine aggregate having fineness modulus of 3.00 should be mixed with sample Aggregate B to decrease its fineness modulus to 4.50? % Passing Aggregate B Sieve size Aggregate A Aggregate C Combined Aggregate 1-1/2" 3/4" 3/8" # 4 100 100 56 60 23 100 40 # 8 65 25 #16 45 22 12 0. #30 #50 11 0. #100 9.
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Transcribed Image Text:The grading of three aggregates is given below.
a) Calculate the percent passing for a combined aggregate which is a blend of 30% (by weight)
aggregate A, 45% aggregate B and 25% aggregate C.
b) Determine the fineness modulus of aggregate B.
c) How much percent of fine aggregate having fineness modulus of 3.00 should be mixed with
sample Aggregate B to decrease its fineness modulus to 4.50?
% Passing
Aggregate B
Sieve size
Aggregate A
Aggregate C
Combined
Aggregate
1-1/2"
100
3/4"
100
56
3/8"
60
23
# 4
100
40
#8
65
25
#16
45
12
#30
22
#50
11
#100
6.
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