Aggregates for Concrete - Memphis

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.) and generallybetween mm and mm (3 8in. and 11 2in.). Somenatural aggregate deposits, called pit-run gravel, consistof gravel and sand that can be readily used in concreteafter minimal processing. Natural gravel and sand areusually dug or dredged from a pit, river, lake, or stone is produced by crushing quarry rock, boul-ders, cobbles, or large-size gravel.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures EB001. Fig. 5-4. Range of particle sizes found in aggregate for use in concrete. (8985) Fig. 5-5. Making a sieve analysis test of coarse aggregate in a laboratory. (30175-A) C oarse aggregate S ize N o. 57. Fine sand. Optional, see text. 150 µ m 300 m 600 No. 100 No. 50 No. 30 m 1.18 mm No. 16 2.36 mm No ...

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