The dry volume of concrete mixture is always greater than the wet volume. The ratio of dry volume to the wet volume of concrete is 1.54. So 1.54 Cum of dry materials (cement, sand and aggregate) is required to produce 1 Cum of concrete. Volume of Cement required = 1/(1+2+4) X 1.54 = 1/7 X 1.54 = 0.22 Cum
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view moreThe use of recycled concrete, crushed to proper-size concrete aggregate, has also demonstrated successful performance. Recycled concrete will have a …
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view moreThe coarse recycled concrete aggregates were obtained by casting normal-strength concrete (40 MPa, labeled T40) and high-strength concrete (80 MPa, labeled T80). Large bleeding and high air content occur with the dry coarse recycled aggregates originated from a lower strength concrete.
view moreThe recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) were obtained from demolished concrete elements of some buildings being wrecked for new construction work (in Shiraz, Iran). Based on the buildings' structural details, which complied with national building codes/regulations, the compressive strength of the concrete was 23 to 28 MPa (tested after 28 days ...
view moreConcrete can deteriorate for a variety of reasons, and concrete damage is often the result of a combination of factors. The following summary discusses potential causes of concrete deterioration and the factors that influence them. CORROSION OF EMBEDDED METALS Fig. 1. Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most common cause of concrete ...
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view moreAggregates are the most basic material used in construction. They provide the foundation for roads, bridges, and buildings, while also making up over 90% of an asphalt pavement and up to 80% of a concrete mix. On average, 38,000 tons of aggregates are necessary to construct one lane mile of interstate highway.
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view more6.2—Definition of lightweight-aggregate concrete 6.3—Low-density concretes and associated aggregates 6.3.1—Structural lightweight concrete and associated aggregates 6.3.2—Moderate-strength lightweight concrete and associated aggregates 6.3.3—Properties Chapter 7—Recycled aggregates, p. E1-23 7.1—Introduction to recycled aggregates
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view moreNote 1: This specification is regarded as adequate to ensure satisfactory materials for most concrete. It is recognized that, for certain work or in certain regions, it may be either more or less restrictive than needed. For example, where aesthetics are important, more restrictive limits may be considered regarding impurities that would stain the concrete surface.
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view more1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C294.Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
view moreIn normal concrete the aggregate weighs 1,520 – 1,680 kg/m 3, but occasionally designs require either lightweight or heavyweight concrete. Lightweight concrete contains aggregate that is natural or synthetic which weighs less than 1,100 kg/m 3 and heavyweight concrete contains aggregates that are natural or synthetic which weigh more than ...
view moreCaution: Avoid aggregates containing substances that can stain the concrete, such as iron oxides and iron pyrites. Aggregate size and shape vary, too. The size, which can range anywhere from 3/8 inch to 2 inches or more in diameter, largely determines the depth of …
view moreThe slumped concrete takes various shapes and according to the profile of slumped concrete, the slump is termed as true slump, shear slump or collapse slump. If a shear or collapse slump is achieved, a fresh sample should be taken and the test repeated. ... It is limited to concrete formed of aggregates of less than 38 mm (1.5 inch ...
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view moreAggregates strongly influence concrete's freshly mixed and hardened properties, mixture proportions, and economy. Consequently, selection of aggregates is an important process. Although some variation in aggregate properties is expected, characteristics that …
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