1.

The absorption is important in determining the net water-cement ratio in the concrete
mix. Absorption can be used as an indicator of aggregate durability as well as the
volume of asphalt binder it is likely to absorb.
● Answer: TRUE
2. The lower the specific gravity, the higher is the strength. It is due to lower specific gravity
there would be higher compressive strength of aggregates, hence it passes on to the
concrete.
● Answer: FALSE
3. The maximum water absorption limit for fine aggregates in any climatic condition varies
from 0.3-2.5% and the minimum permissible limit for fine aggregates is 3%
● False
4. higher water absorption means more pores; hence, aggregate will be considered as
strong.
● FALSE
5. A condition of an aggregate particle when the permeable voids are filled with water, but
no water is present on exposed surfaces.
● Saturated Surface Dry (SSD)
6. Fine Aggregates are any particles greater than 0.19 inch, but generally range between ⅜
and 1.5 inches in diameter
● FALSE
7. Fine Aggregates are used in projects where a smooth yet highly compacted surface is
desired and are blended to achieve the design strength.
● TRUE
8. Based on what ASTM standards is the specific gravity and absorption of aggregates
are?
● ASTM C 128
9. Extremely absorbent aggregates (often defined as less than 5% absorption) thus require
less asphalt binder to produce the same film thickness as less absorbent aggregates,
making the resulting HMA more costly
● FALSE
10. The following apparatus used in determining the Soundness of Cement, EXCEPT:
● Pycnometer
11. (Problem Solving)
Give: Weight of basket suspended in water = 255.10g
Weight of saturated surface dry aggregate in water = 158.10g
Weight of Oven-dry aggregate = 157.13g
Weight of saturated aggregate in water = 100.20g

Find the percent absorption of the aggregate. (5 points)

● 0.59
● 0.60
● 0.61
● 0.62
12. It is defined as the measure of the amount of water the aggregate can absorb through its
pore structure.
● Absorption
13. It is the moisture content of the material (aggregate) when it is in the saturated surface
dry state (SSD)
● Absorption Capacity
14. It is the ability of cement to maintain a constant volume.
● Soundness of cement
15. The following apparatus used in determining the Absorption of Fine Aggregates,
EXCEPT:
● Metal Tamper
● Pycnometer
● Heat Gun
● Steamer

16. It is the ratio of the weight in air of unit volume of the impermeable portion of aggregate
to the weight in air of an equal volume of gas-free distilled water at specified
temperature.
● Apparent Specific Gravity (Gsa)
17. Aggregate is considered dry when it maintained at a temperature of 105 ± 10 °C for
sufficient time to remove all uncombined water.
● FALSE
18. It is the condition of the aggregates where pores are empty; surface is dry.
● Oven-dry (OD)
19. Soundness produce cracks, distortion and disintegration thereby giving passage to water
and atmospheric gases which may have injurious effects on concrete and reinforcement.
● FALSE
20. The following are the factors that affect water absorption, except:
● Brand of Aggregates
21. How many hours to we cure the cement during Soundness Test of Cement experiment?
● 24 hours
22. The following are the signs of unsoundness of cement, except:
● Deformation
23. It is the required top diameter for cement pat.
● 50+/-13mm
24. (Problem Solving)
Given: Weight of basket suspended in water = 255.10 g
Weight of saturated surface dry aggregate in water = 95.10 g
Weight of oven-dry aggregate = 154.13 g
Weight of saturated surface dry aggregate in air = 160.8g
Find the apparent specific gravity of the aggregate. (5 points)

● 2.60
● 2.61
● 2.62
● 2.65

25. Water absorption value ranges from 0.1 - 2.0% for aggregate normally used in road
surfaces.
● TRUE
26. It is the condition of aggregates where pores are partially full; surface is dry.
● Air-dry (AD)
27. It is defined as the increase in the mass of aggregate due to water penetrating the pores
of the particles during a prescribed period of time but not including water adhering to the
outside surface of the particles.
● Water absorption
28. Unit Weight of Sand in construction
● 1650
29. Unit Weight of Gravel in construction
● 2000
30. It is the ratio of the weight in the air of a unit volume of aggregate to the weight in air of
an equal volume of gas-free distilled water at specified temperature.
● Bulk Specific Gravity (Gsb)