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Flakiness and Elongation Index Limits by Shivpreet Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses flaky and elongated particles in aggregates used for pavement construction. It states that such particles should be avoided, as they can weaken pavements and reduce workability of concrete. It provides maximum acceptable flakiness index limits according to IRC recommendations. Flakiness index tests determine the proportion of particles that are flat rather than cuboidal in shape. Elongation tests similarly evaluate elongated particles. The presence of excess flaky or elongated particl
- Author
- Shivpreet Sharma
- Language
- EN