The type of aggregates of some nominal size, which contains less voids when compacted are:
A
Rounded spherical
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B
Irregular
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C
Flaky
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Rounded spherical
Rounded spherical aggregates have least voids as compared to flaky, irregular aggregates of some nominal size because they have better packing efficiency.
For rounded aggregate voids is about 33% while for angular aggregate this value can be upto 44%.