Concrete admixture: – Concrete admixtures are natural or manufactured chemicals or additives added during concrete mixing to enhance specific properties of the fresh or hardened concrete, such as workability, durability, or early and final strength. It is generally are added to the mix immediately before or during mixing. Most admixtures are supplied in ready-to-use liquid […]
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Shape and size: – Shape and Size of the aggregates decides the cement required for concrete. This means If shape and size of the aggregates are good then concrete will need optimum cement hence concrete will be economical. Maximum size of aggregates reduces the quantity of cement required. Size and shape directly impacts strength of
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What is Aggregate? Aggregate, is a broad category of coarse- to medium-grained particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. The aggregate serves as reinforcement to add strength to the overall composite material. Due to the relatively high hydraulic conductivity value as compared to most soils. Why Use Aggregates in Concrete? Aggregates
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