Question

The property of aggregate, which can be measured by the Impact Value test is known as

• A. Flakiness
• B. Toughness
• C. Hardness
• D. Resistance to weathering

Answer 1

The correct option is B Toughness

The property of aggregate, which can be measured by Impact value test is known as toughness
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Type of test}& \text{Use}\\ \text{Impact test}& \text{Measure toughness}\\ \text{Crushing test}& \text{Strength}\\ \text{Los-angeles test}& \text{Measures hardness}\\ & \text{(Resistance to abrasion)}\\ \text{Soundness test}& \text{Measures resistance to}\\ & \text{weathering and volume}\\ & \text{changes.}\end{array}$