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ASTM C136 Dry Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

May 5, 2024 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

Dry Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Purpose of ASTM C136 This post describes the procedure of ASTM C136 to determine the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving Why is

ASTM C131 Los Angeles LA Abrasion Test of Coarse Aggregate

November 4, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

Los Angeles LA Abrasion Test of Coarse Aggregate Purpose of ASTM C131 This post describes the procedure of ASTM C131 to determine the resistance of coarse aggregate smaller than 37.5 mm in size to abrasion,

ASTM C128 Obtain Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

November 3, 2022 TeamCivil Concrete, Tests

Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate In this article, we discuss the methodology and test procedure described in ASTM C128 to conduct the experiment related to the specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate.

Gap-graded Aggregate

July 5, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

ِِِِِAggregate particles of a given size pack so as to form voids that can be penetrated only if the next smaller size of particles is sufficiently small, that is, there is no particle interference. This

Classification of Aggregates

May 16, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

In this article named “Classification of Aggregates”, the general classification of aggregates is described. General Classification of Aggregates Aggregate size applied in concrete can vary from less than one-tenth of a millimetre to tens of

Introduction to Concrete Components

January 3, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials