Proportions of Materials in a Mix Are More Correctly Specified

question 2

Multiple Choice

Proportions of materials in a mix are more correctly specified by weight than volume because

• A) Water weighs more than cement
• B) Coarse aggregates weigh more than fine aggregates
• C) Segregation affects the volume of coarse aggregates
• D) Bulking affects the volume of fine aggregates
• E) Dense aggregates have a greater volume than lightweight aggregates

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