Lab glossary
Flaky particle
An aggregate particle whose least dimension (thickness) is less than 0.6 times its mean sieve size (IS 2386 Part 1). Flaky particles pack poorly and break easily.
- Also: flaky aggregate
- Also: flakiness
An aggregate particle whose least dimension (thickness) is less than 0.6 times its mean sieve size (IS 2386 Part 1). Flaky particles pack poorly and break easily.