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Flakiness index and elongation index test is not applicable to aggregate sizes smaller than...

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2.36 m m

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10 m m

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6.3 m m

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4.75 m m

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The correct option is C $6.3 m m$
Flakiness index and elongation index test is not applicable to aggregates size smaller than $6.3$ mm. Permissible value should not exceed $35 - 40$ % of flakiness and no limit decided for elongation index.

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