Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a Los Angeles abrasion test, 5000 g aggregate sample gives 1380 g material passing 1.7 mm sieve after testing. The abrasion value is
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Choose the correct answer
A
72.4%
B
36.2%
C
27.6%
D
13.8%
Correct Answer
C. 27.6%
Why is this the answer?
Abrasion value = loss in weight/original weight x 100 = 1380/5000 x 100 = 27.6%.
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