Can poorly graded aggregate impact the compressive strength of concrete? Justify your answer.

Q: To produce 1 cubic yard of air-entrained concrete with target slump of 2 inch, what is the required…

A: Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot. These air pockets…

Q: If you knew that the cubic compressive strength of a certain type of concrete is 35 MPa, then…

A: Given:- compressive strength=35MPa=35N/mm2 To find:- Load

Q: What is the standard size of PCC specimens to be tested for compressive strength? If a smaller size…

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Q: Describe the difficulty of designing a concrete mixture and the necessity of compressive strength.

A: The concrete mix design is important for any concrete structure. Various factors are involved in…

Q: How to measure the slump of freshly mixed concrete?

A: Slump is a measurement of concrete's workability or fluidity. It's an indirect measurement of…

Q: What is the recommendations of Bulk density of concrete lab test? What is the errors that might…

A: Explanation- The density testing in hard concrete is performed to determine the relative yield, and…

Q: What is lightweight concrete, and how does it work? What are the uses of lightweight concrete that…

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Q: How are the results of this performing the flexure test on concrete related to the compressive…

A: The flexural strength of concrete is calculated by  One point loading method Two-point loading…

Q: what are the effects of aggregates in the performance of concrete?

A: Aggregates: ‘Aggregate’ is a term used for any particulate material that may  includes gravel,…

Q: Define the  Percentage of Kevlar (K49) to be used in Concrete ?

A: The fibers tested during this study are commercially available: Kevlar 119, 29, 129, forty nine and…

Q: What is the Significance of Water absorption of coarse aggregate?

A: Water Absorption of Coarse Aggregates: The water absorption of coarse aggregates represent the…

Q: What aggregates should be avoided when making concrete?

A: Aggregates: Aggregate is a term for any granular material which includes gravel, crushed stone,…

Q: 7-What is the effect of aggregate grading on the properties of concrete? 8-Describe kinds of slump…

A: Answer 7. Effect of aggregate on the properties of concrete.

Q: A concrete masonry unit is tested for compressive strength and produces thefollowing results:Failure…

A: The given data is:   Failure load = 726 kN Gross area = 0.081 m2 Gross volume = 0.015 m3 Net volume…

Q: What is the modulus of rupture where the sand-lightweight concrete has an f of 4000 psi? (The result…

A: f'c = 4000 psi  Modulus of rupture fr = 7.5λf'c  λ= 1 for light weight concrete

Q: What problems are likely to occur if concrete has too low a slump? Too high a slump? How can the…

A: What problems are likely to occur if concrete has too low a slump?   Concrete with a low slump has a…

Q: What is the maximum diameter of aggregate considering the depth of the slab in cm if the value of d…

A: This question is related to the design of RCC Structure.

Q: How do the properties of aggregate affect the quality of the concrete mix?

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Q: According to ASTM C33 Standard Specification for concrete Aggregates, what is the maximum size…

A: According to ASTM C33 : The maximum size is defined as , in sieve analysis , for which the 100% pass…

Q: What is self-consolidating concrete? How are its properties achieved? Howare these properties…

A: Self-consolidating concrete or self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a concrete mix which has a low…

Q: What are the potential issues of Green concrete ?

A: potential issues of Green concrete are:

Q: Explain the significance of measuring the mechanical properties of hardened concrete and where it…

A: The mechanical properties of hardened concrete: The mechanical properties evaluates the performance…

Q: Write four aggregate properties that affect the compressive strength of concrete. (3 P)

A: Four aggregate property that affect the compressive strength of concrete: 1. Size of the aggregate…

Q: How can we Determine Specific Gravity Of Cement?

A: In  order to determine the material's  specific gravity  , the general used standard fluid is water…

Q: What is the importance of concrete compression test in engineering design? Complete explanation,…

A: The question is about Concrete compressive strength test  importance in engineering   so, let's get…

Q: discuss the lumpy cement? how can affect if we use OPC in concrete?

A: Lumpy cement- Lumps are generally formed due to high moisture content in the area of storage or high…

Q: 4. What is the standard size of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) specimens to be tested for…

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Q: what could be the benefits of putting egg on a concrete mixture? Can you give some explanations and…

A: When combined with concrete, eggshells are proved to possess strength characteristics.

Q: A normal-weight concrete has an average compressive strength of 4500 psi. What is the estimated…

A: compressive strength of concrete      = 4500psi (1)Modulus of elasticity of concrete:-

Q: Which durability problems of concrete can you face in Trabzon? Explain your answer.

A: The durability is the ability of concrete to resist the chemical actions, also the durability…

Q: Draw a graph to show the general relationship between the compressivestrength of the concrete and…

A: In other words, the force of the compressive force is pushed together, while the strong force…

Q: How does types of cement can affect the strength of concrete? Prepare your reasons by giving TWO (2)…

A: Cement is a binder which is mixed along with aggregates and other constituent to form concrete.

Q: What is the relationship of rodded bulk density to percentage voids in aggregates? What is the…

A: Rodded bulk density And void percentage in aggregates  Rodded bulk density is nothing but the…

Q: How do all stabilizing techniques increase the strength of aggregate??

A: Given: Aggregates…

Q: What are the purposes of testing  concrete?

A: The given question asks regarding the purposes of testing concrete.

Q: what are the effects of alkaline solution on the performance of geopolymer concrete?

A: The geopolymer concrete is the mixture of course aggregate, sand, fly ash and alkaline solution of…

Q: Write three aggregate properties that affect compressive strength of concrete.

A: Properties of the aggregate that affects the compression strength are as follows: Size of aggregate…

Q: According to ASTM C33 Standard Specification for concrete Aggregates, what is the nominal maximum…

A: Nominal maximum size: The minimum size through which the entire aggregate passes

Q: What would be a reasonable range for Portland Cement Concrete modulus?

A: Portland cement concrete is the concrete in which coarse aggregate , fine aggregate and some…

Q: Comparing PCC with mild steel, answer the following questions:a. Which one is stronger?b. Which one…

A: PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) is stronger than mild steel. PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) has higher…

Q: A. Differentiate between plain and reinforced concrete; why concrete is reinforced? B. What is the…

A: Question is based on concrete technology . In the question we have to differentiate between…

Q: minimum requirements of concrete must meet to in order to be useful as construction product?

A: Concrete is a composite material made up of cement, sand, coarse aggregates, water and chemical…

Q: A concrete masonry unit is tested for compressive strength and produces the following results:…

A: Calculate weather it is solid or hollow: %-solids=Net volumeGross volume×100=0.0070.015×100=46.66%…

Q: 2. What is the standard size of PCC specimens to be tested for compressive strength? If a smaller…

A: 2). The standard size of the PCC specimen is used in testing is 150x150x150 mm. most 150 mm cubes…

Q: What’s the process of concrete compression failure?

A: Compression Failure of Concrete. Failure of the concrete mass is witnessed when the load acting on…

Q: What's the importance of determining the soundness of cement to civil/structural engineers in the…

A: Soundness test is performed to determine the volumetric expansion of cement paste. It is determined…

Q: What is Physical test in cement? elaborate/discuss

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