According to AS 1726, specify the symbols and generic names used for coarse,medium and fine grain san

Q: Define the following terms: ( provide the equation and explain what the equation represents).  a).…

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Q: Write down The composition and typical properties of the more commonly occurring clays such as…

A: Kaolinite is defined as the most important clay mineral which is formed due to decomposition of…

Q: 3. Coarse aggregate is placed in a rigid bucket and compacted with a tamping rod to determine its…

A: Coarse aggregates : Coarse aggregates are any particles larger than 0.19 inches in diameter, but…

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

A: Given that, Dry rodded unit weight of aggregate :  γb=1161 kg/m3 ⇒72.5 lb/ft3 Bulk dry specific…

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: Coarse aggregate is placed in a rigid bucket and rodded with a tamping rod to determine its unit…

A: Volume of bucket =14L=0.494 ft3weight of bucket= 9.21kg=20.20 lbweight of bucket filled with dry…

Q: List one common rock-forming minerals and give at least three uses of the mineral.

A: There are many rock-forming minerals that are used as an important tool in classifying rocks One of…

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

A: Given:  Dry unit weight yd = 1161 kg/m3 Specific gravity G = 2.639 To find: Percentage voids e = ?…

Q: Q/ What the purpose from sand content measurement, what is the acceptable percentage and size…

A: Sand content measurement is the sand volume which includes void spaces between the grains which are…

Q: The mass of the container plus sand inside is 590 g. During the sand specimen preparation, you…

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Q: The specific gravity and weight proportion for aggregates and bitumen are as given below: Item CA1 |…

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Q: For computational purposes, provide virtual Data for the following term and compute for the Bulk…

A: Given  Weight of bucket filled with dry coarse aggregate =2.68 kg

Q: Distinction between clay minerals and nonclay minerals.

A: Clay minerals are hydro-aluminium phyllosilicates, which can also contain alkaline earths, iron,…

Q: (b) Describe TWO (2) classification of aggregate based on its surface texture.

A: Aggregates are classified based on several factors Size Shape Surface texture Physical properties…

Q: Discussion: > for fine aggregate (sand): 1. Draw a relationship between sieve size (mm) (x-axis) and…

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Q: Cite some practical importance of determining water hardness in the industry.

A: Water hardness: Hardness can be the capacity of precipitation of soap as a characteristic property…

Q: Enumerate the factors affecting the rate of deposition on metals.

A: There are some factors affecting the rate of deposition on metal and they are :-  1) Current…

Q: A. A materials engineer conduct a Moisture Content Test. Here is the result Oven dry Sample (2DD +…

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Q: Almost 90% of river sand is made of mineral إجابتك Give your reason for above answer * إجابتك

A: Almost 90% of river sand is made of Quartz mineral in the form if Silica.

Q: An aggregate sample has a compacted dry unit weight of 1615 kg/m3 and a dry specific gravity of 2.15…

A: Given data  Dry unit weight = 1615 kg/m3 Dry specific gravity  = 2.15 Density of water = 1000 kg/ m3…

Q: Note: For computational purposes, provide virtual Data for the following term and compute for the…

A: We are asked to find out Bulk Unit weight and Percentage voids of the fine aggregate. Bulk specific…

Q: Note: For computational purposes, provide virtual Data for the following term and compute for the…

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Q: A) compare by drawing between the Clay minerals of 1/1 and clay minerals of 1/2

A: We have to compare between 1:1 and 1:2 clay mineral with drawing

Q: What is the fineness modulus of fine aggregate

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Q: What is the term for the soil particle made of mostly quartz and feldspar? What is the term for the…

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Q: QUESTION 1 a. Rocks is one of the basic material use in civil engineering construction. Discriminate…

A: a) Geological classification of stones: According to this classification, the rocks are of the…

Q: Cite some practical importance of determining water hardness in the industry

A: It has been asked in the question to list why we determine hardness in the factories.

Q: 4. How does the internal structure of a mineral relate to its external appearance?

A: Minerals make up all stones excluding obsidian and coal. Many rocks include a variety of minerals in…

Q: Given a compacted aggregates with a size of 2", given the mass of aggregate plus measure equivalent…

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Q: A compact tension specimen is tested according to ASTM standard E399. The load displacement curve is…

A: Data given Load displacement curve = Type 1 PQ= 120 kN  B=0.5 cm W=10 cm a =5 cm Yield stress, σys =…

Q: Using neat sketches, discuss why montmorillonite possesses geotechnical engineering problems. Using…

A: IntroductionClay is the most important material used in the field of geotechnical engineering.…

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Q: If the readings of a Marshall sample as shown below 1- The maximum load that cause failure of it =…

A: Calculate the volume of voids in mixVV=(Gth-GmGth)×100=(2.52-2.512.52)×100=0.397%Calculate the…

Q: Why the specimen used in a ductility test of bituminous material is briquette shaped??

A: One of the main reasons for maintaining a briquette shape of bitumen in the ductility test is that…

Storm Sewers and Detention

The storm drains system transports rainwater or stormwater and other runoff from roads, parking lots, and roof downpipes directly to nearby creeks, rivers, or the sea without any treatment.