Question

Consider the following statements regarding aggregates:
1. Dry aggregates absorb water from the mixing water and thus affect the workability
2. Aggregates containing surface moisture contribute extra
3. The free moisture content in fine aggregate results in reduction of volume
4. The free moisture content in coarse aggregate results in bulking of volume.
Of these statements:
(a) Statements 1 and 3 are correct
(b) Statements 2 and 3 are correct
(c) Statements 3 and 4 are correct
(d) None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) this is right answer........ ........

Answer 2

(a) Statements 1 and 3 are correct