Question

The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Enquiry is from Defects Occurring During Construction topic in portion Repair Technology for Concrete Structures of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

For explanation I would say: The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength due to development of stronger aggregate-mortar bond.