16 Questions
What is the main classification of aggregates based on their weight?
Normal, Lightweight, and Heavyweight
What is the purpose of the aggregate crushing value (ACV) test?
To measure resistance to crushing under compressive load
What is the significance of the Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) test?
Measures resistance to impact or sudden shock
What is the purpose of the abrasion resistance test?
To assess wear and tear resistance
What is the flakiness index of aggregates?
Percentage of flaky particles
What is the typical specific gravity of most natural aggregates?
2.6 - 2.7
What influences the bulk density of aggregates?
Particle packing, shape, size, grading, and moisture content
What is the importance of grading in aggregates?
Ensures balanced size variety, reduces shrinkage and permeability
What is the primary purpose of using heavyweight aggregates in concrete?
For high-density concrete for radiation shielding and submerged pipelines
What are the two main categories of timber?
Hardwood and Softwood
What is the primary purpose of seasoning timber?
To reduce moisture content and increase stability
What is the natural durability of timber?
Ability to resist decay, insects, and other deteriorating factors
What is the purpose of timber grading?
Classification based on strength, appearance, and other characteristics
What is the primary method of timber preservation?
Chemical treatments
What are the primary ingredients of concrete?
Cement, water, fine aggregates, and coarse aggregates
What is the role of fine aggregates in concrete?
Fill voids between coarse aggregates and contribute to strength and workability
Study Notes
Aggregates
- Classifications of aggregates: Normal, Lightweight, and Heavyweight
- Aggregate crushing value (ACV) test: Measures resistance to crushing under compressive load
- Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) test: Measures resistance to impact or sudden shock
- Abrasion resistance test: Assesses wear and tear resistance
- Flakiness index: Percentage of flaky particles
- Specific gravity of most natural aggregates: 2.6 - 2.7
- Bulk density influences: Particle packing, shape, size, grading, and moisture content
- Importance of grading: Ensures balanced size variety, reduces shrinkage and permeability
- Moisture content of coarse natural aggregate: ≤ 0.8%
- Uses of heavyweight aggregates: High-density concrete for radiation shielding and submerged pipelines
Timber
- Main types of timber: Hardwood and Softwood
- Purpose of seasoning timber: To reduce moisture content and increase stability
- Natural durability of timber: Ability to resist decay, insects, and other deteriorating factors
- Timber grading: Classification based on strength, appearance, and other characteristics
- Timber preservation: Chemical treatments
Concrete Ingredients
- Primary ingredients of concrete: Cement, water, fine aggregates, and coarse aggregates
- Role of fine aggregates in concrete: Fill voids between coarse aggregates and contribute to strength and workability
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