How to place the aggregate sample in the sieves before sieving and how to weigh aggregate retained in sieves ?

Q: What do you mean by concrete's workability, why do we need it, and how do different aggregate…

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Q: Explain the difference between sieve analysis between coarse and fine aggregates.

A: The sieve analysis often referred to as the gradation test, is a fundamental test that all aggregate…

Q: .When depositing concrete

A: Concrete is a heterogeneous compound and it is a mixture of fine aggregate, coarse aggregate,…

Q: Define and discuss the following: (a) the terms maximum aggregate size and grading, as used in…

A: a) Maximum aggregate size: The concrete that is used for construction purposes contains about 70% of…

Q: Is it necessary to handle properly our aggregates prior to construction? If yes, how will it be…

A: Yes , it necessary to handle properly aggregate prior to construction. It is handled by : *…

Q: Given: wo=4280g, w1=4250g, w2=2750g. what is the specific gravity of the given coarse aggregate?

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Q: a. Explain the term super plasticizers. How are they useful in concrete production? b. Explain the…

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Q: give an observation and conclusion about "Bulk Unit Weight and Voids of Coarse Aggregates

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Q: 8. What is the maximum allowable limit of Materials Finer Than 75 Mm (No. 200) Sieve in Coarse…

A: 8. What is the maximum allowable limit of Materials Finer Than 75 Mm (No. 200) Sieve in Coarse…

Q: bucket and rodded with a tamping rod to determine its unit weight. The following data are obtained:…

A: V=0.3 ft3

Q: Estimate the quantity of (cement, fine aggregate, coarse

A: Solution: Choice of slump = 70 mm Choice of maximum size of aggregate = 32 mm Estimate of water…

Q: Discuss the cement manufacturing process on the basis of the equipment and process diagram

A: Manufacturing of cement

Q: Let us say you are an aggregate supplier after conducting a sieve analysis you determined that a…

A: Silt and clay particles are very small in size and it is very difficult to separate them from…

Q: What is the test for organic impurities in fine aggregates and what is the procedure to carry it…

A: The aggregate must be checked for organic impurities such as decayed vegetations, humus, and coal…

Q: 1. What is the importance of the test? 2. What is the meaning of (stability, flow, % V.T.M.,Y )? 3.…

A: 1) In building materials workshops, the Marshall technique of bitumen design mix is frequently used…

Q: what is the effect of bulk specific gravity, bulk specific gravity (SSD), apparent specific gravity,…

A: Brief concept- Concrete mix- It has several components such as cement, water, coarse and fine…

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 the correct sequence of operations involved in concrete production? (a)…

A: Operation involved in concrete production : Batching Mixing Handling Transportation  Placing…

Q: State the advantage and disadvantage for crushed and river aggregates.

A: The advantages of crushed aggregates are as follows. Highly cohesive and compressive in strength.…

Q: Aggregates from two stockpiles, A and B having coarse aggregate angularity (crushed faces) of 40%…

A: Consider the given data For stock pile A percentage crushed faces =40% For stock pile B percentage…

Q: Discuss the effect of the amount of material passing the 0.075-mm sieve on the stability, drainage,…

A: Aggregate size has an effect on the relative properties of base materials as they constitute the…

Q: A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of coarse aggregate and produced the results in…

A: Since we are authorized to attempt only three sub-parts of the given question, we have done first…

Q: : What is meant by: 1. absorption, 2. Moisture content (MC), 3. Bulk density of aggregate,

A: 1. Adsorption-  It is surface phenomena, It is the adhesion of atoms, molecules or ions from a…

Q: Why unit weight of aggregates is important? What should be the best conclusion and result of the…

A: Unit weight of any substance is the ratio of it’s weight and volume.The apparent density or unit…

Q: A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of coarse aggregate and pro- duced the results in…

A: The given table is shown below:

Q: (c) Table Q1(c) shows a laboratory test result for the course granite aggregate with size 19 mm.…

A: We know bulk SG of oven dried sample is Gbo=W1W2+W3-W4Water absorption isWabs=W3-W1W1×100

Q: What makes sampling as the most important step in assuring the quality of the aggregates?

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Q: What is the discussion about the specific gravity experiment of concrete (gravel) aggregates?

A: Specific gravity is the parameter to determine the strength of aggregate.Value of specific gravity…

Q: Discuss the impact of superplasticizers on the cost of placing concrete.

A: Let us analyse the question in step 2.

Q: Discuss the effect of the amount of material passing the 0.075-mm (No. 200) sieve on the stability,…

A: The 0.075-mm (No. 200) sieve which is the smallest sieve in grain size analysis so the aggregate…

Q: what is the requirement volume of fine aggregates (s.g. = 2..4) if the mass nedded for the concrete…

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

A: Given: Aggregates…

Q: A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of fine aggregate and produced the results in Table…

A: Note:- Hi! Thank you for the question, As per the honor code, we are allowed to answer three…

Q: (b). Calculate the amount of cement, water, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate per trial mix of…

A: A concrete mix implies a mix of five most significant parts in various proportions of concrete,…

Q: Aggregates from two stockpiles, A and B having coarse aggregate angularity (crushed faces) of 40%…

A: Given that: Coarse aggregate angularity of A (XA) = 40 Coarse aggregate angularity of B (XB) = 90…

Q: If my rodded bulk density for fine aggregates is 1.578 kg/L and the percentage void is 46.32%, does…

A: INTRODUCTION: Bulk density :It is  the  ratio of mass of aggregates divided by the entire amount of…

Q: Given the following data: slump requirement = 4" max aggregate size = 1" mass pf water = .193…

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Q: What is maximum capacity of measure should be used in determining the density of the concrete if the…

A: Explanation-Whenever the nominal maximum aggregate size of coarse aggregate is 25 mm, the maximum…

Q: What is the purpose of Aggregate moisture content test?

A: It is asked to answer about the purpose of aggregate moisture content test.

Q: Q5/ Find job mix formula by using mathematical method. Aggregate Specification Sieve Size A B C…

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Q: What must be the minimum size (width) of chutes of the mechanical splitter if the dry fine aggregate…

A: For the dry fine aggregate in which the entire sample will pass the 9.5-mm (3⁄8-in.) sieve, a…

Q: What is the importance of Sieving in the Construction Industry? What is aggregate grading and what…

A: Sieve analysis is done to find the gradation of particles which can be further used in the design of…

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: In performing the ASTM C29, If the nominal size of the aggregate is 40mm, what type of compaction…

A: Question : In performing the ASTM C29, if the nominal size of the aggregate is 40mm, what type of…

Q: What is the fineness modulus of this aggregate?

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Q: Observation and analysis for sieve analysis of fine aggregate (ASTM C136). What is the conclusion…

A: ASTM C136 is generally used to determine the classification of materials that are being used as…

Q: Why is it necessary to dry aggregates prior to sieve analysis?

A: Answer : - because aggregate is generally not dried, therefore the aggregate moisture content will…

Q: Q3) describe the sieve analysis of aggregates with all details?

A: The sieve analysis determines the gradation (the distribution of aggregate particles, by size,…

Q: Table Q1(c) shows a laboratory test result for the course granite aggregate with size 19 mm.…

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Q: : Discuss importance of sieve analysis test conducted on both fine and coarse aggregate

A: Since there are multiple questions. As per the company guidelines, we are authorised to answer only…

Pricing Concrete Work

The concrete work in a project usually holds a high-end cost in terms of cost and value of the work. It becomes an important step in calculating the cost associated with concrete while preparing the project scale. The cost of making concrete depends on the cost of building materials, mixed materials, labor, and machinery. A concrete contractor builds structures from concrete, usually managing all the steps of the process from assembling ingredients to building a holding structure and preparing the mixture. This person or team oversees the delivery and unloading of goods to ensure that they are done properly. Nowadays, most of the concrete in the United States comes from manufacturers working abroad, usually with branches and plants within the provinces. Contributions can range from pre-mixed concrete to basic ingredients, the consumer company then mixes it. Many American-based concrete companies, however, offer concrete products, such as ballads, bricks, countertop, concrete pipe, and building products, as well as concrete construction and installation materials. This article covers both types of suppliers for this set of building materials.