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Coarse aggregates
Effect of Size
Variation in the size of Aggregates changes the water demand, cement content, micro-cracking (strength) in concrete. It also effects pumpability,
and durability of concrete.
Effect of Grading
Grading of aggregates depends on the proportions of coarse and fine aggregate. If grading of aggregate is varied, it also changes cement paste
content (cost economy), workability of the mix, density and porosity.
Surface texture of aggregates itself depends on rock hardness, grain size, porosity, previous exposure and affects workability, paste demand,
initial strength of concrete. Shape and surface texture affects usually the properties of freshly mixed concrete. Rough-textured and elongated
particles require more cement paste to produce workable concrete mixtures, thus increasing the cost
Affects the following concrete behaviors: Mix-design, soundness of concrete & strength/abrasion resistance.