Question

In crushing test, dry aggregates passing through ________ mm sieve and retained ________ mm in a cylinder.

(a) 12.5, 10

(b) 11.5, 10

(c) 12.5, 11.5

(d) 10, 2.36

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The above asked question is from Testing of Aggregates in section Aggregates and Testing of Aggregates of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) 12.5, 10

The best I can explain: Dry aggregates passing through 12.5 mm sieves and retained 10 mm sieves are filled in a cylindrical measure of 11.5 mm diameter and 18 cm height in three layers.