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BCM: Aggregates

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define aggregate.

a)

slag waste from iron and steel mills that can be processed to become coarse aggregates

b)

mass of crushed stone, gravel, and sand predominantly composed of individual particles

c)


mass of clay or silts that mix before send to crusher

d)

breakdown of rock masses of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic

2.

What are the natural sources of aggregates?

a)

Gravel pits

b)


Limestone

c)


River run deposit

d)


Rock quarries

e)

Marble

3.

Below are the correct particle shapes for coarse aggregates, except.

a)

Angular

b)

Rounded

c)

Oval

d)

Elongated

e)

Flaky

4.

Below are the correct statements about aggregate shapes and texture, except;

a)

The rough texture is hard to bond and increases interparticle friction

b)


angular aggregates are more difficult to work into place because difficult for them to slide across each other

c)


angular & rough-textured

aggregates have higher stability than rounded

aggregates

d)

rounded and

smooth aggregate particles improve the workability of fresh concrete during mixing

5.

Aggregate is the predominant ingredient for asphalt & Portland cement.

Choose the correct percentage of aggregates used in ASPHALT CONCRETE.

a)

Volume = 60%-75%

Weight = 79%-85%

b)

Volume = 75%-85%

Weight = 92%-96%

c)

Volume = 20%-25%

Weight = 29%-25%

d)

Volume = 80%-85%

Weight = 89%-95%

6.

Aggregate is the predominant ingredient for asphalt & Portland cement.

Choose the correct percentage of aggregates used in PORTLAND CEMENT.

a)

Volume = 80%-85%

Weight = 89%-95%

b)

Volume = 75%-85%

Weight = 92%-96%

c)

Volume = 20%-25%

Weight = 29%-25%

d)

Volume = 60%-75%

Weight = 79%-85%

7.

Below are correct descriptions of aggregate uses as the underlying material; except.

a)

protect the structure from frosting damage

b)

trap water in the layer

c)

usually used as a base course for foundation and pavement

d)

add stability to a structure

8.

Below are correct statements about aggregate uses in

the ingredient of Portland cement concrete and Asphalt concrete,

except.

a)

have greater volume stability than cement paste

b)

as a filler to reduce the amount of cement paste needed in the mix

c)

improves the quality of the concrete mix

d)

decreasing the economy of the mix

9.

Identify the evaluation process in the gradation of the aggregate’s particle size.  

a)

ABRASION

TEST

b)

SOUNDNESS

TEST

c)

SIEVE

ANALYSIS

10.

Below are the correct evaluation processes in the gradation of

the aggregate’s particle size, except.

(Choose TWO answers)

a)

The sieve retains particles smaller than the opening, while larger particles

pass-through

b)

The sieve retains particles larger than the opening, while smaller ones pass through

c)

Metric sieve descriptions are based on the size of the openings measured in centimeters

d)

Metric sieve descriptions are based on the size of the openings measured in millimeters

11.

Describe coarse aggregates based on ASTM definition. 

a)

particles retained on the 2.75mm (No. 4) sieve

b)

particles retained on the 5.74mm (No. 4) sieve

c)

particles retained on the 4.75mm (No. 4) sieve

12.

Describe the fine aggregates based on the ASTM definition.

a)

those passing the 5.74-mm sieve

b)

those passing the 2.75-mm sieve

c)

those passing the 4.75-mm sieve