10 Questions
Which term refers to the condition of an aggregate that appears to be dry but still has some absorbed moisture in the pore structure?
Air dry
What does SSD stand for in the context of aggregates?
Saturated Surface Dry
What is the difference between a wet and moist aggregate?
Wet aggregates have the pores fully filled with water, while moist aggregates have free moisture present on the particle surface.
What is the moisture condition of an aggregate that has been dried to constant mass and cooled to room temperature?
Dry
How is the condition of an aggregate obtained when it is kept at 1100 + 5 C until constant weight is reached?
Oven dry
Which term refers to the condition of an aggregate in which the surfaces of particles are 'dry' but inter-particles are saturated with water?
Saturated Surface Dry (SSD)
What is the moisture condition of an aggregate that has free moisture present on its particle surface?
Wet condition
What is the difference between 'Dry' and 'Air dry' conditions of an aggregate?
Dry condition refers to complete absence of moisture, while Air dry condition refers to some absorbed moisture in the pore structure.
What is the moisture condition of an aggregate that has been dried to constant mass and cooled to room temperature?
Dry condition
What is the condition of an aggregate that appears to be dry but still has some absorbed moisture in the pore structure?
Air dry condition
Test your knowledge on moisture conditions of aggregates with this quiz. Learn about dry, air dry, and oven dry conditions and their impact on the presence of water in aggregates.
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