Aggregates are an important component of concrete. Not only does it give volume to concrete, it also help reduce shrinkage and cost...

Aggregates form about 75% of concrete by volume. In terms of weight it may form up to 85% of concrete. Therefore attention has to be...

Aggregates for batching of concrete are normally stored outdoors in stockpiles. Some of the factors that should be considered when...

So, is there a "best" grading for aggregates for concrete? Grading of aggregates is important as it affects workability of fresh concrete....

Grading of aggregates refers to its particle size distribution. It is determined by sieve analysis. If we were to use aggregates of...

What's the maximum size of aggregates we can use? Generally the larger the maximum size of aggregate, the smaller is the cement...

What's the difference between Maximum Size of Aggregates and NOMINAL Maximum Size of Aggregates? The difference is only one word:...

What is AAR? How does it affect concrete quality? What can we do about it? Alkali-Aggregate Reaction or AAR in short refers to the...

We may be sound but are our aggregates sound? Soundness of aggregates is defined at the ability of it to resist excessive changes in...

Aggregates for concrete, if containing deleterious substances, may affect strength, workability and long term performance of concrete in...