Transcription of Aggregates for Concrete
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Aggregates for Concrete
The importance of using the right type and quality ofaggregates cannot be overemphasized. The fine andcoarse Aggregates generally occupy 60% to 75% of theconcrete volume (70% to 85% by mass) and strongly influ-ence the Concrete s freshly mixed and hardened proper-ties, mixture proportions, and economy. Fine Aggregates (Fig. 5-1) generally consist of natural sand or crushedstone with most particles smaller than 5 mm ( in.).Coarse Aggregates (Fig. 5-2) consist of one or a com-CHAPTER 5 Aggregates for Concretebination of gravels or crushed stone with particlespredominantly larger than 5 mm ( in.)
listed in Table 5-2 and most are discussed in the following section: Grading. Grading is the particle-size distribution of an aggregate as determined by a sieve analysis (ASTM C 136 or AASHTO. 80. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures EB001. Table 5-1. Rock and Mineral Constituents in Aggregates. Minerals Igneous rocks Metamorphic rocks ...
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