Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.31QP
Table P5.31 shows the grain size distribution for two aggregates and the specification limits for an asphalt concrete. Determine the blend proportion required to meet the specification and the gradations of the blend. On a semilog gradation graph, plot the gradations of aggregate A, aggregate B, the selected blend, and the specification limits.
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.1QPCh. 5 - Discuss five different desirable characteristics...Ch. 5 - Discuss five different desirable characteristics...Ch. 5 - The shape and surface texture of aggregate...Ch. 5 - Define the following terms: a. Saturated...Ch. 5 - Three samples of fine aggregate have the...Ch. 5 - A sample of wet aggregate weighed 297.2 N. After...Ch. 5 - 46.5 kg (102.3 lb) of fine aggregate is mixed with...Ch. 5 - Samples of coarse aggregate from a stockpile are...Ch. 5 - Base course aggregate has a target dry density of...
Ch. 5 - Calculate the percent voids between aggregate...Ch. 5 - Calculate the percent voids between aggregate...Ch. 5 - Coarse aggregate is placed in a rigid bucket and...Ch. 5 - The following laboratory tests are performed on...Ch. 5 - Students in the materials lab performed the...Ch. 5 - The specific gravity and absorption test (ASTM...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.18QPCh. 5 - Calculate the sieve analysis shown in Table P5.19...Ch. 5 - Calculate the sieve analysis shown in Table P5.20,...Ch. 5 - A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of...Ch. 5 - A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of...Ch. 5 - Draw a graph to show the cumulative percent...Ch. 5 - Referring to Table 5.6, plot the specification...Ch. 5 - Referring to the aggregate gradations A, B, and C...Ch. 5 - Table P5.26 shows the grain size distributions of...Ch. 5 - Table P5.27 shows the grain size distributions of...Ch. 5 - Three aggregates are to be mixed together in the...Ch. 5 - Table P5.29 shows the grain size distribution for...Ch. 5 - Laboratory specific gravity and absorption tests...Ch. 5 - Table P5.31 shows the grain size distribution for...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.32QPCh. 5 - Laboratory specific gravity and absorption tests...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.34QPCh. 5 - Define the fineness modulus of aggregate. What is...Ch. 5 - Calculate the fineness modulus of aggregate A in...Ch. 5 - Calculate the fineness modulus of aggregate B in...Ch. 5 - A portland cement concrete mix requires mixing...Ch. 5 - Discuss the effect of the amount of material...Ch. 5 - Aggregates from three sources having the...Ch. 5 - Aggregates from three sources having the...Ch. 5 - A contractor is considering using three stockpiles...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5.43QPCh. 5 - What are the typical deleterious substances in...Ch. 5 - Review ASTM D75 and summarize the following: a....
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