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The type of aggregates of some nominal size, which contains less voids when compacted are:

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Rounded spherical
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Irregular
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Flaky
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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%.

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