Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In particle shape tests, elongation index is based on particles whose greatest dimension exceeds
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Choose the correct answer
A
0.6 times the mean sieve size
B
1.8 times the mean sieve size
C
the specific gravity value
D
2.5 times the nominal maximum size
Correct Answer
B. 1.8 times the mean sieve size
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Elongated particles are those with length greater than 1.8 times mean size.
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