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

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

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

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Q: What is the percent passing on 4.75 mm sieve? b. What is the fineness modulus of the fine aggregate…

A: To find out the percentage passing on 4.75mm sieve and fineness modulus of fine aggregates.

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

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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…

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Q: Review ASTM D75 and summarize the following:a. Sampling aggregates from conveyer belts.b. Sampling…

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Q: TABLE P5.21 Sieve Size, mm 25 19 12.5 9.5 4.75 2.36 Amount Retained, g 0 376.7 888.4 506.2 1038.4…

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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: sand particals does have liquid limit ? justify your answer.

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Q: WEIGHT OF RETAINED FINE AGGREGATES (g) SIEVE SIZE TRIAL 1 TRIAL 2 TRIAL 3 AVERAGE 4.75 mm 2.36 mm…

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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…

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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…

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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: What is the cumulative percent retained on the sieve with the lowest percent retained?

A: We will directly write average of all three trials in table and find cumulative percent retained.

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

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

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Q: 2. Fill In the blanks. A soll that is weathered in place is called a soil. A soil that is weathered…

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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…

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.