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13 Types of Aggregates – According to Size, Shape, Weight and Geological Origin

13 Types of Aggregates – According to Size, Shape, Weight and Geological Origin

13 Types of Aggregates The following 13 types of aggregates are classified according to their size, shape, unit weight and geological origin: A. According To Geological Origin According to the geological origin, aggregates are the following two types: 1. Natural Aggregate Examples of natural aggregate - Crushed Stone, Gravel etc. 2. Artificial Aggregate Examples of … Continue reading 13 Types of Aggregates – According to Size, Shape, Weight and Geological Origin

Purpose of Different Testing of Aggregates

Purpose of  Different Testing of Aggregates The following tests are generally performed to find out the standard aggregate: Test for determination of Flakiness Index.Test for determination of Elongation Index.Test for determination of Clay, fine silt & fine dust.Test for determination of Organic Impurities.Test for determination of Specific Gravity.Test for determination of Bulk Density & Voids.Test … Continue reading Purpose of Different Testing of Aggregates

Functions Of Fine and Coarse Aggregate in Concrete

Functions Of Fine and Coarse Aggregate in Concrete

Functions Of Fine Aggregate in Concrete Fine aggregates perform the following functions:   1. It assists in producing workability and uniformity in the mixture. 2. It assists the cement paste to hard the coarse aggregate particles. 3. It helps to prevent possible segregation of paste and coarse aggregate, particularly during the transport operation of concrete … Continue reading Functions Of Fine and Coarse Aggregate in Concrete

Requirements or Characteristics Of A Good Fine and Coarse Aggregates

Requirements or Characteristics Of  A Good Fine Aggregates The following are the requirements of good fine aggregate:  It should consist of coarse, angular, sharp & hard grains.A Good Fine Aggregates must be clean & free from coatings of clay and silt. It should not contain any organic matter.It should be free from hygroscopic salt.It should be … Continue reading Requirements or Characteristics Of A Good Fine and Coarse Aggregates

5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement

5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement The following 5 differences between the wet and dry processes of manufacturing Portland cement are described: Dry Process 1. This method is adopted when the raw materials are hard. 2. The quality of cement prepared by this method is inferior. 3. The dry … Continue reading 5 Difference Between The Wet And Dry Process of Manufacturing of Portland Cement

Sizes Of Coarse Aggregates For Mass Concrete as Per IS:383

Sizes Of Coarse Aggregates For Mass Concrete as Per IS:383

Sizes Of Coarse Aggregates For Mass Concrete as Per IS:383 The sizes of coarse aggregates are four types, they are small, medium, large, and very large. Below, the aggregate sizes, and, IS sieve designation and percentage of passing are presented in the form of a table.   Read Also:  Different Grading Zone Value of Fine … Continue reading Sizes Of Coarse Aggregates For Mass Concrete as Per IS:383