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What is the main difference between natural sand and crushed sand?
What is the main difference between natural sand and crushed sand?
- Natural sand has a higher specific gravity compared to crushed sand.
- Natural sand is smooth and porous, while crushed sand is angular and coarse.
- Natural sand has deleterious constituents, while crushed sand does not.
- Natural sand results from natural disintegration of rocks, while crushed sand is obtained from crushing rocks into fine particles. (correct)
Which property is NOT typically used to classify fine aggregates?
Which property is NOT typically used to classify fine aggregates?
- Thermal stability (correct)
- Absorption
- Shape
- Specific Gravity
What process results in the formation of sand from rock disintegration?
What process results in the formation of sand from rock disintegration?
- Melting
- Compaction
- Sedimentation
- Weathering (correct)
Which property of fine aggregates determines the maximum size and distribution of particles?
Which property of fine aggregates determines the maximum size and distribution of particles?
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What does sieve analysis help determine in fine aggregates?
What does sieve analysis help determine in fine aggregates?
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Which property is crucial for the workability and strength of concrete?
Which property is crucial for the workability and strength of concrete?
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How does the texture of fine aggregates impact concrete production?
How does the texture of fine aggregates impact concrete production?
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What does freeze-thaw stability testing assess in fine aggregates?
What does freeze-thaw stability testing assess in fine aggregates?
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What is the significance of soundness testing in fine aggregates?
What is the significance of soundness testing in fine aggregates?
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