10 Questions
What is the definition of fine aggregate?
Aggregate passing No.4 sieve and retained on the No.222 sieve
What is the size range of fine aggregate?
Less than 3/8
What does sand mainly consist of?
Passing the No.4 sieve
What size range defines coarse aggregate?
3/8 to 1 ½ or more
What is gravel defined as?
Aggregate retained on the No.4 sieve
What does bank gravel found in natural deposits usually include?
Gravelly sand
How is crushed gravel produced?
By artificial crushing of rocks
What distinguishes crushed rock from crushed stone?
Crushed rock is created from all rock, while crushed stone comes from boulders only.
What does coarse aggregate consist of?
Larger than a #4 sieve
What characterizes crushed stone?
The presence of at least one face resulting from fracture.
This quiz covers the properties and uses of fine and coarse aggregates, including definitions of fine aggregate and coarse aggregate, types of fine aggregate such as sand, and the distinction between fine and coarse aggregates based on sieve sizes.
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