Types of Aggregates used in Construction
Aggregates are one of the important and essential constitutes of concrete. There are different Types of Aggregates used in making concrete. Aggregate provides the body to the concrete, reduces shrinkage, …
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Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Test of Coarse Aggregate
 Specific gravity and Water Absorption Test of Aggregates are major important tests to be performed on aggregate. These two parameters or properties of aggregate play an important role in the …
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Flakiness and Elongation Index Test of Coarse Aggregate
Flakiness and Elongation Index Test are very important tests to be performed on aggregate in the laboratory. This test gives the percentage of flaky and elongate aggregate present in the …
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Aggregate Impact Value Test | Impact Test of Aggregate | Impact Value | AIV Test
What Is Aggregate Impact Value? Â It is the ability of aggregates that resist sudden impact or shock load on it. Also, it can be defined as the resistance of aggregate …
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Aggregate Crushing Value Test – Procedure and Result
Aggregate Crushing Value Test is important to test to be performed on aggregate. The strength of aggregate parent rock is determined by preparing cylindrical shape specimens of size 25 mm …
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Abrasion Test on Aggregate (Los Angeles Abrasion Test)
Abrasion Test is the measure of aggregate toughness and abrasion resistance such as crushing, degradation and disintegration. This test is suggested by AASHTO T 96 or ASTM C 131: Resistance …
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