What are the two different types of clay minerals which are used for the building blocks, or constituent sheets?

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

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Q: How to place the aggregate sample in the sieves before sieving and how to weigh aggregate retained…

A: There are different sizes of sieves that help us in aggregate gradation or sieve analysis. It is the…

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: What is the difference between conducting laboratory tests on the specific gravity and absorption of…

A: Step: 1 Aggregate materials: - It is defined as mixture of coarse and fine particles like concrete,…

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

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Q: Give some examples of bulking agents in a biofilter?

A: Brief concept introduction- Bulking agent- It is an additive that contributes to the bulk without…

Q: What is the difference between tar and asphalt cement?

A: Bituminous material is classified as asphalts and tars.

Q: Referring to the attraction that typically exists between water and clay particles, what is adsorbed…

A: The water is held in the diffuse double layer of the clay particle is called absorbed water or…

Q: Explain why clay cannot be used as an aggregate instead washed sand and gravel is preferred.

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Q: How does shape and surface texture of aggregate effect workability, water requirement, and bond in…

A: Concrete is a combination of cement, aggregate, as well as liquid. Aggregate, typically makes up 60…

Q: Rocks that are acidic rocks such as granite used for what purpose of work?

A: The rocks are the hard and solidified strata available on the surface of earth. The main supply of…

Q: Give five reasons why the study of clay minerals is of importance. State six uses of kaolinite

A: Study of clay minerals is important because 1.It provides the structure of the minerals. 2.It…

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: Why some types of aggregate are susceptible to damage from repeated freezing and thawing? Explain.

A: effect of freeze and thaw on aggregates:

Q: what type lf clay is used in the foundry industry

A: It is asked to explain what type of material(clay) is used in foundry industry. So it comes under…

Q: Define the fineness modulus of aggregate. What is it used for?

A: The fineness modulus is the measure of the fine aggregate’s gradation. The fineness modulus of…

Q: Q3. What are the key raw materials for making Portland cement? What are the main components…

A: 1. What are the key raw materials for making Portland cement?  In today's portland cement relies on…

Q: 1. With the bulk, pore and grain compressibilities defined as 1 1 1 g Cb %3D Cp %3D %3D Cg V OP V g…

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Q: What does it mean if the Bulk Specific Gravity is 2.52 and the apparent specific gravity is 2.63 in…

A: It is defined as the ratio of the weight of the solid of the given volume to the weight of the…

Q: The coarse aggregate that is stored in the yard has moisture content of 2%. What is the weight of…

A: Weight of oven dry=Weight of oven dry1+wWeight of water=Wd-Ww

Q: What is the function of gypsum in the manufacture of cement?

A: Gypsum is a mineral with scientific formula is CaSO4·2H2O.

Q: What is the cumulative percent retained on the sieve with the highest percent retained? (2 decimal…

A: We will take average of all three trials and find the cumulative percent retained.

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: Find 4 published values for bulk density for small coarse aggregate, and quote their references.

A: Four Values of Bulk density of small coarse aggregates are: The approximate bulk density of…

Q: What is the role of gypsum in the production of portland cement?

A: Portland cement is a type of hydraulic cement, which hardens and sets faster due to chemical…

Q: What is alkali–silica reactivity? What kinds of problems are caused by ASR?Mention two ways to…

A: Alkali silica reactivity: (ASR) is the chemical reaction that occurs between alkali cations and…

Q: What is the Frost Heave in Soil?

A: Frost heaving of soil is defined as the phenomenon during which the soil mass swells up in upward…

Q: Fine aggregate sample was tested to find its physical properties. The test results were as follows:…

A: Solution: Given Data: C=1300 gm Container+WaterB=1500 gmContainer+water+sandBulk specefic…

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A: Moisture content and surface moisture affects the usability and quality of product. These values…

Q: What is the similarities & differences between Dental treatment in Human beings and Foundation…

A: Introduction: Dental therapy is used in the base treatment of civil engineering systems. In…

Q: Question no.08 The result of specific gravity test is given below Weight of saturated aggregate in…

A: Given data, Weight of saturated aggregate in water (W1)= 618gm Weight of oven dry sample (W2)= 982gm…

Q: Q1: What is the Types of Gypsum depending on manufacturing * ?process

A: Gypsum (hydrous calcium sulfate) is a popular raw material for manufacturing various construction…

Q: and rough aggregate is good for Asphalt concrete? E

A: Shape and surface texture are the important properties which will control the overall strength of…

Q: 1. Draw 2 schematic diagrams and explain life cycles of gypsum and lime. 2. (i) Draw a typical…

A: Note: We'll answer the first question. Please resubmit a new question mentioning 1 question at a…

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

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Q: Limestone (which consists mostly of calcite) is being quarried in one location and quartzite (which…

A: Given DataLimestone and quartzite are quarried in two different locations

Q: What are the three types of limestone?

A: limestone is a type of sedimentary rock of calcareous variety.its specific gravity is generally…

Q: What is the difference between schist and gneiss

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Q: Using the Internet, find the aggregate specifications for your state and identify the limitations…

A: The specifications for aggregate in Kentucky are tabulated below.

Q: 1. Justify the importance of civil engineering. 2. Write down the properties of bricks? 3. Briefly…

A: Civil engineering is a branch that mainly involves in the designing and the construction of almost…

Q: Compare the granite and basalt rocks (state the similarities and differences between them)

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Q: Calculate the percent voids between aggregate particles that have been compacted by rodding, if the…

A: Given: The dry-rodded unit weight is 72.5 lb/ft3. The bulk dry specific gravity is 2.639.

Q: Why clay cannot be used as an aggregate instead washed sand and gravel is preferred

A: Given, The question is: Why can't we use clay as an aggregate instead of Sand and gravel...  The…

Q: compare between cement and fine aggregate

A: ASKED: To compare between cement and fine aggregate.   Given, CONCRETE MIX STRENGTH CEMENT (kg.m)…

Q: Define Particle Shape and Texture of Fine Aggregates.

A: The general shape of a particle is referred to as its particle form, which is commonly expressed in…

Q: what is capstone.How is capstone essential in civil engineering.Show me a sample design of capstone?

A: Capstone: The capstone project is an exercise combining the academic learning with real life…

Q: b. Why some types of aggregate are susceptible to damage from repeated freezing and thawing?…

A: Repeated freezing and thawing  Freeze-thaw melting is a degradation mechanism that occurs in cold…