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Homework On Concrete Technology

The document provides instructions for Assignment #04 on civil engineering materials and concrete technology. It asks the student to discuss why aggregates make up 60-75% of concrete by volume using logical arguments. It also asks the student to briefly classify aggregates by size, shape, surface texture, and weight. Additionally, it asks the student to define gradation and fineness modulus of aggregates, calculate the fineness modulus from sample data, list ASTM standards tests for aggregate properties and concrete specifications, and define several terminology related to aggregates.

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Homework On Concrete Technology

The document provides instructions for Assignment #04 on civil engineering materials and concrete technology. It asks the student to discuss why aggregates make up 60-75% of concrete by volume using logical arguments. It also asks the student to briefly classify aggregates by size, shape, surface texture, and weight. Additionally, it asks the student to define gradation and fineness modulus of aggregates, calculate the fineness modulus from sample data, list ASTM standards tests for aggregate properties and concrete specifications, and define several terminology related to aggregates.

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Assignment # 04: Civil Engineering Materials & Concrete Technology

Submission Date: December 30, 2013


Do as directed. Supplement your answers and arguments with photographs.
1. Aggregates made up major portion of concrete (60 75 % by volume). Discuss this fact with logical
arguments.
2. Briefly describe the classification of aggregates w.r.t.
a. Size
b. Shape
c. Surface texture
d. Weight
3. Define gradation and discuss its importance. Define fineness modulus of aggregates.
4. Calculate the fineness modulus for the following data:

5. Write ASTM standards tests for the following:


a. Gradation of aggregates
b. Specifications for concrete aggregates
c. Specific gravity of aggregates
d. Bulk density
e. Abrasion and impact resistance of aggregates
f.

Soundness of aggregates

6. Define the following terminologies:


a. Bulk density
b. Absolute density
c. Relative density
d. Bulking of sand
e. Soundness of aggregates

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