Question

state the significance of flakiness index test of an aggregate
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Answer 1

Answer:

This test is used to determine the particle shape of the aggregate and each particle shape being preferred under specific conditions. The significance of flakiness & elongation index is as follows; ... Due to high surface area to volume ratio, the flaky and elongated particles lower the workability of concrete mixes

Answer 2

This test is used to determine the particle shape of the aggregateand each particle shape being preferred under specific conditions. The significance of flakiness & elongation index is as follows; ... Due to high surface area to volume ratio, the flaky and elongated particles lower the workability of concrete mixes.