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What is the general classification of aggregates discussed in the text?
What is the general classification of aggregates discussed in the text?
- Fine and coarse aggregates (correct)
- Fine and medium aggregates
- Medium and large aggregates
- Medium and coarse aggregates
What is the typical size of fine aggregates?
What is the typical size of fine aggregates?
- 0.5 inches
- 0.185 inches (correct)
- 1 inch
- 0.25 inches
How are fine aggregates commonly produced?
How are fine aggregates commonly produced?
- By volcanic activity
- By natural weathering of rocks
- By chemical precipitation
- By crushing and grinding larger pieces of aggregate (correct)
Which type of material can be a coarse aggregate?
Which type of material can be a coarse aggregate?
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How much do aggregates make up of the total mass of concrete?
How much do aggregates make up of the total mass of concrete?
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How do the physical properties of aggregates influence concrete properties?
How do the physical properties of aggregates influence concrete properties?
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What are aggregates?
What are aggregates?
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Why are aggregates often washed?
Why are aggregates often washed?
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What is the major source of aggregates used in concreting?
What is the major source of aggregates used in concreting?
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Which is the most widely used class of concrete aggregate after natural sands and gravels?
Which is the most widely used class of concrete aggregate after natural sands and gravels?
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Where do natural deposits of sand and gravel serve as sources of aggregates?
Where do natural deposits of sand and gravel serve as sources of aggregates?
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What should aggregates intended for bituminous or Portland cement concrete pavement be according to AASHTO?
What should aggregates intended for bituminous or Portland cement concrete pavement be according to AASHTO?
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