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Influence of Aggregates On Concrete

Aggregates are a crucial component of concrete, making up 60-75% of its volume and significantly influencing its strength and durability. The document discusses the importance of aggregate shape, size, texture, and grading in achieving desired concrete properties, including water requirements and compressive strength. It also highlights the need for aggregates to meet specific standards, such as ASTM C33, and the effects of fineness modulus on concrete performance.

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Influence of Aggregates On Concrete

Aggregates are a crucial component of concrete, making up 60-75% of its volume and significantly influencing its strength and durability. The document discusses the importance of aggregate shape, size, texture, and grading in achieving desired concrete properties, including water requirements and compressive strength. It also highlights the need for aggregates to meet specific standards, such as ASTM C33, and the effects of fineness modulus on concrete performance.

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Influence of Aggregates

STRENGTH
Aggregate shape
Aggregate size
Aggregate texture
Influence of Aggregates
DURABILITY
Weathering
Impurities
Concrete Materials

Aggregate is the second most


influential ingredient in concrete.
Aggregate
 Occupies 60-75 % of volume
 Fine Aggregate is typically 35-45 % of
total aggregate
 Mortar (Air, water, cement, fly ash,
sand) is typically 50 - 65 % of total
volume of a mixture
Aggregates in Concrete

Fine: Sand or Crushed Stone (<


5mm)
Coarse: Gravel or Crushed Stone (5-
50 mm)
Aggregate must be washed in many
areas
 Granite & other crushed stone
 Recycled concrete
All must satisfy ASTM C33
EFFECT OF CHANGING FINENESS
MODULUS ON CONCRETE PROPERTIES
CONCRETE DECREASING FM
INCREASING FM
PROPERTY (FINE SAND) (COARSE
SAND)

Water Requirements MORE LESS

Water-Cement Ratio HIGHER


LOWER

Strength LOWER
HIGHER
Note: Fineness Modulus: Sum of Cumulative %
Retained/100.
Finishability The FM should range
EASY between 2.3
andDIFFICULT
3.1, and not vary more than 0.2 from the
typical value of the aggregate source.
Choosing Aggregate Size

maximum nominal size of aggregate


 1/5 smallest dimension
 1/3 thickness of slab
 3/4 clearance between rebars
Congestion
Shrinkage
Mass Concrete
Concrete Construction

Significance of aggregate grading


 smooth grading curve
 (sieve size vs. % passing)
 more voids will lead to more cement.
 undersanded mixes tend to be harsh
 large sizes have less surface area
Near Gap-graded Mix (Meets ASTM
C 33)
Optimum Graded Mix

Note: Difficult to compact or pump


Compressive Strength
Strength
 fc' (required 28 day compressive strength)
 fcr' (actual average 28-day strength of
mixture)
 fc (compressive strength of concrete)
fcr' is based on field records and
laboratory results
 variations in materials
 variations in mixing times and methods
 variations in transportation time and methods
 variations in the preparation of test cylinders

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