The aggregate is a relatively inert material and it imparts volume stability.
The aggregate provide about 75% of the body of the concrete and hence its influence is extremely important (70 to 80 %)
An aggregate should be of proper shape and size, clean, hard and well graded.
It must possess chemical stability and it must exhibit abrasion resistance.
Classification of Aggregate
I. Classification Based on Size
a. Fine aggregates:
b. Coarse aggregates:
II. Classification Based on Shape
a. Rounded aggregate:
b. Irregular aggregates
c. Angular aggregates
d. Flaky and elongated aggregates
III. Classification based on unit weight
a. Normal weight aggregates
b. Heavy weight aggregates
c. Light weight aggregates
The physical properties of aggregates are;
1. Shape
2. Size
3. Color
4. Texture
5. Gradation
6. Fineness modulus
Effect of aggregate properties on concrete
a. Particle Size, Grading and Dust Content
b. Particle Shape
c. Particle Surface Texture
d. Water Absorption
fineness modulus - According to IS 2386-1963, the sieves that are to be used for the sieve analysis of the aggregate for concrete are 80mm, 40mm, 20mm, 10mm, 4.75mm, 2.36mm, 1.18mm, 600m, 300m and 150m.
Gradation of aggregates
Gradation refers to the particle size distribution of aggregates.
The gradation of coarse aggregate plays an important role in workability and paste requirements.
The gradation of fine aggregate affects the workability and finishing ability of concrete.
Types of gradation:
a. Well graded
b. Poor / Uniform graded
c. Gap graded
Mechanical Properties
The following are the properties to be analyzed for aggregates, they are
a. Toughness
b. Hardness
c. Specific gravity
d. Bulk Density
e. Porosity and absorption of aggregates
f. Moisture content of aggregate
Mechanical Strength Test
a. Crushing strength Test
b. Impact strength Test
c. Abrasion Test (Los Angeles Test)
Water (for concrete)
Water is the most important material for construction, especially for making concrete.
The purpose of water in concrete are
a. It distributes the cement evenly.
b. It reacts with cement chemically and produces calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel which gives the strength to concrete.
c. It provides for workability, i.e., it lubricates the mix.
d. Hence, for construction, quantity and quality of water is as important as cement.
As water quantity goes up in a mix (ill effect), the following are the effects:
a. Strength decreases
b. Durability decreases
c. Workability increases
d. Cohesion decreases
e. Economy may increase at the expense of quality and reliability.
Quality of water for concrete (IS10500:2012)
a. Chlorides: They can cause corrosion of steel reinforcement, can accelerate setting.
b. Sulphates: They reduce long-term strength levels.
c. Organic matter: If an alga is present, water should not be used. It will affect the setting and strength development.
d. Sugar: It will retard setting time.
e. Wastewater: It should never be used in construction.
This document discusses concrete distress, its causes, and concrete repair systems. It defines distress as damage to concrete that can occur during production or service life due to varying conditions. Common causes of distress include structural loads, errors in design and construction, drying shrinkage, corrosion, and deterioration over time from chemical reactions, freezing/thawing, or weathering. Proper concrete repair requires determining the cause of damage, evaluating its extent, selecting repair methods, preparing the surface, applying repair materials, and curing. Durable repairs depend on high quality workmanship and materials to ensure the repair is well-bonded and resistant to future distress.
This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
This document discusses the design and construction of flexible pavements. It begins by outlining the purpose of pavements to carry traffic smoothly and safely while distributing loads. It then describes the main types of pavements as flexible (uses bitumen) and rigid (uses concrete). The bulk of the document details the layers of flexible pavements, potential failures, testing of aggregates, types of bitumen, and the construction process. It concludes by covering geometric standards for flexible pavements such as camber, carriageway, and shoulders.
This document discusses the classification and properties of aggregates used in concrete. It describes three main classifications of aggregates: 1) based on unit weight as normal, heavyweight, or lightweight, 2) based on size as fine or coarse aggregate, and 3) based on shape as rounded, irregular, angular, or flaky. It then discusses various physical and engineering properties of aggregates including size, shape, strength, surface texture, specific gravity, bulk density, water absorption, and soundness. The purpose is to provide information on aggregates for use in concrete mixtures in civil engineering applications.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its history and types. It focuses on high-strength concrete (HSC), describing how it is made with a low water-cement ratio and additives. Guidelines are given for selecting materials for HSC to achieve different compressive strengths. The differences between normal strength concrete and HSC are outlined. Applications of HSC include reducing column sizes in buildings and bridges and increasing floor area in high-rise buildings. Examples are given of bridges that used HSC to decrease volume and increase spans.
The document discusses different types of pavements. It describes flexible pavements as having multiple layers that distribute loads through aggregate interlock. Rigid pavements distribute loads through the beam strength of concrete slabs. Flexible pavements are composed of surface, base, and sub-base layers over a subgrade, while rigid pavements typically only require a concrete surface layer. Both pavement types are designed to reduce loads from vehicles to prevent damage to the subgrade. The document compares advantages and disadvantages of flexible and rigid pavements.
The document discusses factors that affect the strength of concrete, including water-cement ratio, aggregate-cement ratio, maximum aggregate size, and degree of compaction. It states that concrete strength is inversely proportional to water-cement ratio according to Abrams' law. A lower water-cement ratio and higher degree of compaction produce stronger concrete by reducing porosity. A leaner aggregate-cement ratio also increases strength by absorbing water and reducing shrinkage. Larger aggregate size can reduce water needs but may decrease strength by lowering surface area for bond development.
Aggregates are a combination of different sized stones used in construction. They are classified based on size, source, and density. Fine aggregates are less than 5mm while coarse aggregates are greater than 5mm. Natural aggregates come from sources like rivers while manufactured aggregates are crushed. Normal weight aggregates have densities from 1520-1680kg/m3 while lightweight aggregates are less than 1120kg/m3. Tests are conducted to determine properties like strength, hardness, durability and water absorption. Sieve analysis tests the grading and ensures a range of aggregate sizes are present.
This document discusses concrete distress, its causes, and concrete repair systems. It defines distress as damage to concrete that can occur during production or service life due to varying conditions. Common causes of distress include structural loads, errors in design and construction, drying shrinkage, corrosion, and deterioration over time from chemical reactions, freezing/thawing, or weathering. Proper concrete repair requires determining the cause of damage, evaluating its extent, selecting repair methods, preparing the surface, applying repair materials, and curing. Durable repairs depend on high quality workmanship and materials to ensure the repair is well-bonded and resistant to future distress.
This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
This document discusses the design and construction of flexible pavements. It begins by outlining the purpose of pavements to carry traffic smoothly and safely while distributing loads. It then describes the main types of pavements as flexible (uses bitumen) and rigid (uses concrete). The bulk of the document details the layers of flexible pavements, potential failures, testing of aggregates, types of bitumen, and the construction process. It concludes by covering geometric standards for flexible pavements such as camber, carriageway, and shoulders.
This document discusses the classification and properties of aggregates used in concrete. It describes three main classifications of aggregates: 1) based on unit weight as normal, heavyweight, or lightweight, 2) based on size as fine or coarse aggregate, and 3) based on shape as rounded, irregular, angular, or flaky. It then discusses various physical and engineering properties of aggregates including size, shape, strength, surface texture, specific gravity, bulk density, water absorption, and soundness. The purpose is to provide information on aggregates for use in concrete mixtures in civil engineering applications.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its history and types. It focuses on high-strength concrete (HSC), describing how it is made with a low water-cement ratio and additives. Guidelines are given for selecting materials for HSC to achieve different compressive strengths. The differences between normal strength concrete and HSC are outlined. Applications of HSC include reducing column sizes in buildings and bridges and increasing floor area in high-rise buildings. Examples are given of bridges that used HSC to decrease volume and increase spans.
The document discusses different types of pavements. It describes flexible pavements as having multiple layers that distribute loads through aggregate interlock. Rigid pavements distribute loads through the beam strength of concrete slabs. Flexible pavements are composed of surface, base, and sub-base layers over a subgrade, while rigid pavements typically only require a concrete surface layer. Both pavement types are designed to reduce loads from vehicles to prevent damage to the subgrade. The document compares advantages and disadvantages of flexible and rigid pavements.
The document discusses factors that affect the strength of concrete, including water-cement ratio, aggregate-cement ratio, maximum aggregate size, and degree of compaction. It states that concrete strength is inversely proportional to water-cement ratio according to Abrams' law. A lower water-cement ratio and higher degree of compaction produce stronger concrete by reducing porosity. A leaner aggregate-cement ratio also increases strength by absorbing water and reducing shrinkage. Larger aggregate size can reduce water needs but may decrease strength by lowering surface area for bond development.
Aggregates are a combination of different sized stones used in construction. They are classified based on size, source, and density. Fine aggregates are less than 5mm while coarse aggregates are greater than 5mm. Natural aggregates come from sources like rivers while manufactured aggregates are crushed. Normal weight aggregates have densities from 1520-1680kg/m3 while lightweight aggregates are less than 1120kg/m3. Tests are conducted to determine properties like strength, hardness, durability and water absorption. Sieve analysis tests the grading and ensures a range of aggregate sizes are present.
There are two main types of joints in rigid pavement: longitudinal joints and transverse joints. Longitudinal joints run parallel to traffic flow, while transverse joints run perpendicular. Transverse joints include construction joints, contraction joints, and expansion joints. Construction joints define the boundaries of individual concrete placements. Contraction joints relieve tensile stresses from shrinkage. Expansion joints allow for expansion of the concrete due to rising temperatures.
MEANING OF MIX DESIGN
GRADE OF CONCRETE.
FACTORS INFLUCING THE CHOICE OF MIX DESIGN.
MATHODS OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
MIX DESIGN BY INDIAN STANDARD METHOD.
This document provides a profile summary of Dr. Ashik Bellary Amie, an assistant professor at KLS VDIT in Karnataka, India. It lists his qualifications and experience including being a reviewer for several international journals and conferences on transportation engineering topics. It also outlines his educational background and awards received. The document then provides an outline for a presentation on bituminous mix design, covering the need for mix design, desirable mix properties, common design methods, and basic design steps from aggregate selection to determining the optimum binder content. References for further information on mix design are listed at the end.
Concrete permeability is a key factor in its durability. Permeability is affected by water-cement ratio, with lower ratios producing less permeable concrete. Curing also impacts permeability. Proper curing, including moist curing, produces less permeable concrete. Permeability testing involves measuring water flow through a sample over time under pressure. Sulfate attack can occur when sulfates penetrate permeable concrete and form expansive compounds that crack the material. Resistance to sulfates is improved with lower permeability concrete.
Lightweight concrete has a density of 300-1850 kg/m3 compared to 2200-2600 kg/m3 for normal concrete. It is made with lightweight aggregates which can be natural like pumice or artificial like expanded shale. Lightweight concrete has applications in structural and non-load bearing construction due to its strength while also providing benefits like reduced weight, improved insulation, and easier construction. Proper mix design is important due to the variable water absorption of aggregates.
Concrete Construction: Batching of mixes; casting process, compaction and curing;
requirement of mix design and casting of test cubes – removing cubes from moulds and
curing for strength tests; bar-bending equipments and preparation of reinforcement for
R C C works
The document discusses various properties of fresh and hardened concrete. It describes the key materials used in concrete like cement, aggregates, and admixtures. It explains concepts like workability, bleeding, segregation, water-cement ratio, and gel space ratio for fresh concrete. For hardened concrete, it discusses compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and curing methods. It provides classifications of concrete based on weight, strength, and applications.
Highway Materials: Desirable Properties, Testing Procedures, Standards, and standard values relating to Soil, Stone Aggregates, Bitumen and Tar, fly- ash/pond-ash. Role of filler in Bituminous mix, materials of filler.
Specifications of DLC and PQC for rigid pavement
This document describes a test to determine the resistance of aggregates to disintegration from saturated sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solutions. The soundness test involves immersing coarse aggregate samples in a sodium sulfate solution for 24 hours, then drying and cooling them in cycles over 10 days. The percentage loss is calculated by comparing the initial and final weights, with aggregates showing less than 25% loss considered suitable for use in road pavement due to sufficient resistance to weathering.
The document discusses the different types of shrinkage that can occur in concrete, including plastic shrinkage, drying shrinkage, autogenous shrinkage, and carbonation shrinkage. Plastic shrinkage causes cracks on the surface of fresh concrete due to evaporation before setting. Drying shrinkage is defined as the contraction of hardened concrete from the loss of capillary water, which can lead to cracking, warping, and deflection without any external loading. In summary, the document outlines the main types of volume changes and shrinkage that concrete undergoes both during the plastic and hardened states.
This document discusses the construction of different types of pavements. It describes flexible pavements which use hot mix asphalt and are constructed using the group index or California Bearing Ratio methods. Rigid pavements use portland cement concrete and have components like a prepared subgrade, granular sub-base, and a concrete slab. Rigid pavements can be constructed using a slipform paver, fixed form paver, or manual methods involving side forms. The document provides details on how each construction method is carried out and the steps involved.
Alkali-aggregate reaction is the reaction between the active mineral constituents of some aggregates and the alkali hydroxides in concrete. It is only harmful when it produces significant expansion. There are two main forms: alkali-silica reaction and alkali-carbonate reaction.
Alkali-silica reaction, also known as ASR, causes cracking in concrete from the reaction between certain reactive minerals or rocks in aggregates and alkalis in cement. It can cause visible symptoms like cracking and pop outs, which are small fragment breakaways leaving shallow depressions.
Alkali-carbonate reaction is influenced by factors like clay or calcite/dolomite content and crystal size in aggregates.
This document discusses the construction of flexible pavements. It begins by introducing the types and components of flexible and rigid pavements. The key components of flexible pavement include the subgrade, sub-base course, base course, binder course, and surface course. It then describes the construction process for each layer, including preparing and compacting the subgrade, placing and compacting the granular sub-base and base courses, applying prime coats and tack coats, and paving the asphalt binder and surface courses. In comparison, rigid pavements are constructed as a solid slab that distributes loads differently than the layered system of flexible pavements.
The document discusses the gel/space ratio in concrete and its relationship to concrete strength. It states that the gel/space ratio governs the porosity of concrete, with a higher ratio resulting in lower porosity and higher strength. The gel/space ratio is affected by the water/cement ratio, as a higher water/cement ratio decreases the gel/space ratio by increasing porosity. Power's experiment showed the strength of concrete has a specific relationship to the gel/space ratio that can be calculated.
This document provides information on various types of highway materials used in road construction including soil, aggregates, bitumen, and cement. It describes the properties and tests conducted on subgrade soil and aggregates. Key points include:
- Subgrade soil provides support for the pavement structure and needs properties like stability, strength, and good drainage. The CBR test evaluates the soil's strength.
- Aggregates make up most of the pavement structure and require properties like strength, hardness, toughness, and durability. Tests conducted on aggregates include Los Angeles abrasion, aggregate crushing, and impact tests.
- Shape, specific gravity, water absorption and soundness are other important properties evaluated through relevant tests.
The project provides an insight on pavement Management Systems.PMS helps in making informed decisions enabling the maintenance of the network in a serviceable and safe condition at a minimum cost to both the agency and the road users. To adequately meet this requirement, well-documented information is essential to make defensible decisions on the basis of sound principles of engineering and management
This document provides information on bitumen, which is used as a binding material in pavements. It discusses the types of bitumen including paving grade, modified, cutback and emulsion. Cutback bitumen has solvents added to increase fluidity while bitumen emulsion uses water. Modified bitumen has additives added to improve properties. The document also describes various tests conducted on bitumen like penetration, ductility, softening point and viscosity to determine hardness and grading. Bitumen requirements include adequate viscosity and adhesion properties. The grading of bitumen depends on the results of penetration tests.
This document discusses the classification and testing of highway materials. It begins by classifying highway materials into minerals, common building materials, and binding materials. It then focuses on subgrade soil, describing its uses in highways and desirable properties. The California Bearing Ratio test is described for determining the strength and stability of subgrade soil. Stone aggregates are also classified and their desirable properties discussed. Common tests for stone aggregates are described, including the Los Angeles Abrasion test, Aggregate Impact test, and tests for specific gravity and water absorption.
This document discusses the compressive strength of concrete. It defines compressive strength as the ability of a material to withstand pushing forces. Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. The document describes how to test the compressive strength of concrete cube and cylinder specimens. It provides details on specimen size, curing, loading rate, and calculating compressive strength based on applied load divided by cross-sectional area.
A presentation on concrete-Concrete TechnologyAbdul Majid
Concrete is a composite material made from cement, sand, gravel and water. It is one of the most commonly used building materials due to its advantages like durability, fire resistance and ability to be easily formed. Fresh concrete must be properly mixed, placed, consolidated and cured. Mixing ensures uniform distribution of ingredients while consolidation removes air pockets. Curing keeps concrete saturated to allow continued hydration and improve strength over time. Proper mixing, placing and curing are necessary to achieve the desired properties of hardened concrete.
The document provides information on aggregates used in concrete, including their definition, classification, properties, grading, and tests. It defines aggregates as materials such as sand and gravel used to make concrete and mortar. Aggregates are classified by their geological origin, size, and shape. Their properties including strength, absorption, and density are described. The importance of proper grading of aggregates for density and strength of concrete is discussed. Common tests on aggregates like crushing value, impact value, and abrasion value are outlined.
The document summarizes the key properties and classifications of aggregates used to make concrete. It discusses that aggregates provide bulk and strength to concrete. It classifies aggregates based on their geological origin, size, shape, grading, and unit weight. The summary properties of fine and coarse aggregates are also provided, including requirements for good aggregates.
There are two main types of joints in rigid pavement: longitudinal joints and transverse joints. Longitudinal joints run parallel to traffic flow, while transverse joints run perpendicular. Transverse joints include construction joints, contraction joints, and expansion joints. Construction joints define the boundaries of individual concrete placements. Contraction joints relieve tensile stresses from shrinkage. Expansion joints allow for expansion of the concrete due to rising temperatures.
MEANING OF MIX DESIGN
GRADE OF CONCRETE.
FACTORS INFLUCING THE CHOICE OF MIX DESIGN.
MATHODS OF CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
MIX DESIGN BY INDIAN STANDARD METHOD.
This document provides a profile summary of Dr. Ashik Bellary Amie, an assistant professor at KLS VDIT in Karnataka, India. It lists his qualifications and experience including being a reviewer for several international journals and conferences on transportation engineering topics. It also outlines his educational background and awards received. The document then provides an outline for a presentation on bituminous mix design, covering the need for mix design, desirable mix properties, common design methods, and basic design steps from aggregate selection to determining the optimum binder content. References for further information on mix design are listed at the end.
Concrete permeability is a key factor in its durability. Permeability is affected by water-cement ratio, with lower ratios producing less permeable concrete. Curing also impacts permeability. Proper curing, including moist curing, produces less permeable concrete. Permeability testing involves measuring water flow through a sample over time under pressure. Sulfate attack can occur when sulfates penetrate permeable concrete and form expansive compounds that crack the material. Resistance to sulfates is improved with lower permeability concrete.
Lightweight concrete has a density of 300-1850 kg/m3 compared to 2200-2600 kg/m3 for normal concrete. It is made with lightweight aggregates which can be natural like pumice or artificial like expanded shale. Lightweight concrete has applications in structural and non-load bearing construction due to its strength while also providing benefits like reduced weight, improved insulation, and easier construction. Proper mix design is important due to the variable water absorption of aggregates.
Concrete Construction: Batching of mixes; casting process, compaction and curing;
requirement of mix design and casting of test cubes – removing cubes from moulds and
curing for strength tests; bar-bending equipments and preparation of reinforcement for
R C C works
The document discusses various properties of fresh and hardened concrete. It describes the key materials used in concrete like cement, aggregates, and admixtures. It explains concepts like workability, bleeding, segregation, water-cement ratio, and gel space ratio for fresh concrete. For hardened concrete, it discusses compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and curing methods. It provides classifications of concrete based on weight, strength, and applications.
Highway Materials: Desirable Properties, Testing Procedures, Standards, and standard values relating to Soil, Stone Aggregates, Bitumen and Tar, fly- ash/pond-ash. Role of filler in Bituminous mix, materials of filler.
Specifications of DLC and PQC for rigid pavement
This document describes a test to determine the resistance of aggregates to disintegration from saturated sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solutions. The soundness test involves immersing coarse aggregate samples in a sodium sulfate solution for 24 hours, then drying and cooling them in cycles over 10 days. The percentage loss is calculated by comparing the initial and final weights, with aggregates showing less than 25% loss considered suitable for use in road pavement due to sufficient resistance to weathering.
The document discusses the different types of shrinkage that can occur in concrete, including plastic shrinkage, drying shrinkage, autogenous shrinkage, and carbonation shrinkage. Plastic shrinkage causes cracks on the surface of fresh concrete due to evaporation before setting. Drying shrinkage is defined as the contraction of hardened concrete from the loss of capillary water, which can lead to cracking, warping, and deflection without any external loading. In summary, the document outlines the main types of volume changes and shrinkage that concrete undergoes both during the plastic and hardened states.
This document discusses the construction of different types of pavements. It describes flexible pavements which use hot mix asphalt and are constructed using the group index or California Bearing Ratio methods. Rigid pavements use portland cement concrete and have components like a prepared subgrade, granular sub-base, and a concrete slab. Rigid pavements can be constructed using a slipform paver, fixed form paver, or manual methods involving side forms. The document provides details on how each construction method is carried out and the steps involved.
Alkali-aggregate reaction is the reaction between the active mineral constituents of some aggregates and the alkali hydroxides in concrete. It is only harmful when it produces significant expansion. There are two main forms: alkali-silica reaction and alkali-carbonate reaction.
Alkali-silica reaction, also known as ASR, causes cracking in concrete from the reaction between certain reactive minerals or rocks in aggregates and alkalis in cement. It can cause visible symptoms like cracking and pop outs, which are small fragment breakaways leaving shallow depressions.
Alkali-carbonate reaction is influenced by factors like clay or calcite/dolomite content and crystal size in aggregates.
This document discusses the construction of flexible pavements. It begins by introducing the types and components of flexible and rigid pavements. The key components of flexible pavement include the subgrade, sub-base course, base course, binder course, and surface course. It then describes the construction process for each layer, including preparing and compacting the subgrade, placing and compacting the granular sub-base and base courses, applying prime coats and tack coats, and paving the asphalt binder and surface courses. In comparison, rigid pavements are constructed as a solid slab that distributes loads differently than the layered system of flexible pavements.
The document discusses the gel/space ratio in concrete and its relationship to concrete strength. It states that the gel/space ratio governs the porosity of concrete, with a higher ratio resulting in lower porosity and higher strength. The gel/space ratio is affected by the water/cement ratio, as a higher water/cement ratio decreases the gel/space ratio by increasing porosity. Power's experiment showed the strength of concrete has a specific relationship to the gel/space ratio that can be calculated.
This document provides information on various types of highway materials used in road construction including soil, aggregates, bitumen, and cement. It describes the properties and tests conducted on subgrade soil and aggregates. Key points include:
- Subgrade soil provides support for the pavement structure and needs properties like stability, strength, and good drainage. The CBR test evaluates the soil's strength.
- Aggregates make up most of the pavement structure and require properties like strength, hardness, toughness, and durability. Tests conducted on aggregates include Los Angeles abrasion, aggregate crushing, and impact tests.
- Shape, specific gravity, water absorption and soundness are other important properties evaluated through relevant tests.
The project provides an insight on pavement Management Systems.PMS helps in making informed decisions enabling the maintenance of the network in a serviceable and safe condition at a minimum cost to both the agency and the road users. To adequately meet this requirement, well-documented information is essential to make defensible decisions on the basis of sound principles of engineering and management
This document provides information on bitumen, which is used as a binding material in pavements. It discusses the types of bitumen including paving grade, modified, cutback and emulsion. Cutback bitumen has solvents added to increase fluidity while bitumen emulsion uses water. Modified bitumen has additives added to improve properties. The document also describes various tests conducted on bitumen like penetration, ductility, softening point and viscosity to determine hardness and grading. Bitumen requirements include adequate viscosity and adhesion properties. The grading of bitumen depends on the results of penetration tests.
This document discusses the classification and testing of highway materials. It begins by classifying highway materials into minerals, common building materials, and binding materials. It then focuses on subgrade soil, describing its uses in highways and desirable properties. The California Bearing Ratio test is described for determining the strength and stability of subgrade soil. Stone aggregates are also classified and their desirable properties discussed. Common tests for stone aggregates are described, including the Los Angeles Abrasion test, Aggregate Impact test, and tests for specific gravity and water absorption.
This document discusses the compressive strength of concrete. It defines compressive strength as the ability of a material to withstand pushing forces. Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. The document describes how to test the compressive strength of concrete cube and cylinder specimens. It provides details on specimen size, curing, loading rate, and calculating compressive strength based on applied load divided by cross-sectional area.
A presentation on concrete-Concrete TechnologyAbdul Majid
Concrete is a composite material made from cement, sand, gravel and water. It is one of the most commonly used building materials due to its advantages like durability, fire resistance and ability to be easily formed. Fresh concrete must be properly mixed, placed, consolidated and cured. Mixing ensures uniform distribution of ingredients while consolidation removes air pockets. Curing keeps concrete saturated to allow continued hydration and improve strength over time. Proper mixing, placing and curing are necessary to achieve the desired properties of hardened concrete.
The document provides information on aggregates used in concrete, including their definition, classification, properties, grading, and tests. It defines aggregates as materials such as sand and gravel used to make concrete and mortar. Aggregates are classified by their geological origin, size, and shape. Their properties including strength, absorption, and density are described. The importance of proper grading of aggregates for density and strength of concrete is discussed. Common tests on aggregates like crushing value, impact value, and abrasion value are outlined.
The document summarizes the key properties and classifications of aggregates used to make concrete. It discusses that aggregates provide bulk and strength to concrete. It classifies aggregates based on their geological origin, size, shape, grading, and unit weight. The summary properties of fine and coarse aggregates are also provided, including requirements for good aggregates.
Aggregates make up 70-80% of concrete by volume and can be classified by source, size, shape, and other properties. Their properties affect the workability, strength, and economics of concrete. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are common sources. Aggregate size, shape, texture, strength, and durability all impact the performance of concrete. Tests are used to evaluate aggregate crushing strength, impact resistance, and abrasion characteristics important for different concreting applications. Proper aggregate selection and testing are essential for producing high quality concrete.
IRJET - An Experimental Study on Effects of Grainite Powder in Paver BlocksIRJET Journal
The document presents the results of an experimental study that investigated the effects of partially replacing cement with granite powder in paver blocks. Various percentages of granite powder (25%, 50%, and 75%) were used to replace cement by weight in the production of paver blocks. The study found that replacing cement with up to 50% granite powder improved the compression strength of the paver blocks while also providing environmental and cost benefits through the reuse of the granite powder waste.
The document discusses the types, properties, and classifications of aggregates used to make concrete. It describes how aggregates provide bulk and strength to concrete while reducing shrinkage. Various tests are used to evaluate the size, shape, strength, density and other physical properties of aggregates to ensure they will perform well when used to manufacture durable concrete.
Strength Characteristics of Concrete Produced by Replacing Fine Aggregates wi...IRJET Journal
This document presents the results of a study investigating the strength properties of concrete with partial replacement of fine aggregate by marble powder and the addition of 2% basalt fiber. Concrete cubes, beams, and cylinders were cast with 0%, 25%, 50%, and 75% replacement of fine aggregate by marble powder. The specimens were water cured for 7 and 28 days and then tested for compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength. The results showed that partial replacement of fine aggregate with marble powder, along with the addition of basalt fiber, can increase the strength of concrete at an economical cost while also providing an environmentally friendly way to dispose of industrial waste like marble powder.
This document discusses the key materials used in concrete - cement, water, aggregates, and admixtures. It describes what concrete is, its types and uses. The main ingredients are described in detail, including their properties and how they affect the strength and performance of concrete. Aggregates make up the largest portion by volume and come in various sizes and grades. Proper mix design and material selection are important to produce durable concrete.
This document provides a summary of a project on green structures using non-conventional materials. The project will study bricks and concrete made with fly ash as a partial replacement for conventional materials like clay. Tests will be conducted to evaluate the dimensional tolerance, water absorption, compressive strength, and efflorescence of fly ash bricks. Additional tests will examine the bulk density, specific gravity, water absorption, aggregate crushing value, aggregate impact value, and aggregate abrasion value of fly ash concrete. The project aims to determine if green materials can provide comparable or improved strength parameters over conventional materials while reducing costs and environmental impacts.
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1. Mr. S. Vinoth
Assistant Professor in Department of civil Engineering at KPR Institute of Engineering and
Technology
Education
U.G : B.E Civil Engineering
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology
P.G : M.E Structural Engineering
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Experience
1.Technical Assistant in Town Planning Section at Singanallur Corporation office, Coimbatore
Areas of Interest
- Structural Engineering
- Infrastructure Engineering and Management
- Earth System Science and Engineering
3. Aggregate
The aggregate is a relatively inert material and it imparts volume stability.
The aggregate provide about 75% of the body of the concrete
and hence its influence is extremely important (70 to 80 %)
An aggregate should be of proper shape and size, clean,
hard and well graded.
It must possess chemical stability and it must exhibit
abrasion resistance.
4. Classification of Aggregate
I. Classification Based on Size
a. Fine aggregates:
It is the aggregate, which is passes through a 4.75mm IS sieve and retained
on 0.7 mm. The fine aggregate may be natural sand, crushed stone sand or crushed gravel sand. According to IS
383-1970, there are four grading zones of the fine sand, Zone I, Zone II, Zone III and Zone IV.
b. Coarse aggregates:
The aggregates, most of which are retained on 4.75mm IS sieve are termed as coarse aggregates. The coarse
aggregates may be Crushed stone, Uncrushed gravel and Partially crushed stone or gravel.
[*Sometimes combined aggregates are available in nature consisting of different fractions of fine and coarse
aggregates, which are known as all in aggregate.]
5. Classification of Aggregate
II. Classification Based on Shape
a. Rounded aggregate:
The aggregate with rounded particles (river or sea
shore gravel) has
minimum voids ranging from 32 to 33%.
It gives minimum ratio of surface area to
the volume, thus requiring minimum cement paste to make
good concrete.
The only disadvantage is that the interlocking between its particles is less, and
hence the development of the bond is poor, making it unsuitable for high
strength concrete and pavement.
6. Classification of Aggregate
b. Irregular aggregates:
The aggregate having partly round particles (pit sand and gravel) has
higher percentage of voids ranging from 35 to 38 %.
It requires more paste for a given workability.
The interlocking between particles, though better than that obtained
with the rounded aggregate, is inadequate for high strength concrete.
7. Classification of Aggregate
c. Angular aggregates:
The aggregate with sharp angular and rough particles (crushed
rock) has a maximum percentage of voids ranging from 38 to 40%.
The interlocking between particles is good, providing a good
bond.
The aggregate requires more paste to make workable concrete of
high strength.
The angular aggregate is suitable for high strength concrete and
pavements subjected to tension.
8. Classification of Aggregate
d. Flaky and elongated aggregates:
An aggregate is termed flaky when the ratio of least dimension
(thickness)
to the mean dimension is less than three-fifth (0.6).
The particle is said to be elongated when the ratio of greatest
dimension (length) to the mean dimension is more than nine-fifth
(1.8 times).
9. Classification of Aggregate
III. Classification based on unit weight
a. Normal weight aggregates:
The commonly used aggregates i.e. sand, gravel, crushed rocks such as granite, basalt, sandstone
(sedimentary) and limestone.
It has specific gravities between 2.5 and 2.7 produce concrete with
unit weight ranging from 23 to 26 kN/m3
The compressive strength at 28 days between 15 to 40
MPa are termed Normal weight aggregate.
b. Heavy weight aggregates:
Heavy weight concrete is produced from heavy weight aggregate, which is more effective as a radiation
shield.
The unit weight of concrete varies from 30 to 57 kN /m3.
The specific gravity is varies from 4 – 6.8
Example: Baryte (Gs = 4 to 4.6), Ferrophosphorus (Gs = 5.8 to 6.8), Haematite (Gs = 4.9 to 5.3) and
Magnetite (Gs= 4.2 to 5.2)
10. Classification of Aggregate
c. Light weight aggregates:
The light weight aggregates have unit weight up to 12 kN /m3.
These aggregates are obtained from pumice, volcanic cinder, Diatomite, blast furnace slag, fly ash etc,.
The weight of concrete (structure) is reduced to a great extent
and it provides better thermal insulation and improved fire resistance.
11. Physical Properties of Aggregates
The physical properties of aggregates are;
1. Shape
2. Size
3. Color
4. Texture
5. Gradation
6. Fineness modulus
12. Effect of aggregate properties on
concrete
i. Particle Size, Grading and Dust Content
Well-graded sands tend to have lower water requirements than single-sized sands and increasing dust contents
tend to increase the water requirement of sands.
ii.Particle Shape
It is fact that sands with well-rounded particles will be less water and make more workable concrete than
sands with flaky, elongated particles. However, the strength is undesirable. Aggregate with angular shape,
will give moderate water and high strength to concrete by good interlocking characteristics.
13. Effect of aggregate properties
on concrete
iii. Particle Surface Texture
In general, aggregate with a rough surface texture will have a higher water requirement than aggregate with
smooth particle surfaces.
iv. Water Absorption
All aggregates absorb water to a greater or lesser degree. The higher the water absorption the higher the
water requirement will be, but the water absorbed into the aggregate will not affect the effective water:
binder ratio or the strength. It will however lead to rapid slump loss if absorption is excessive, say >1%
by mass. In general it is preferable to avoid concrete aggregate properties with water absorptions of
more than 1 or 1.5% by mass
14. FINENESS MODULUS (FM)
The fineness modulus (FM) is a numerical index of fineness, giving some idea of the mean
size of the particles present in the entire body of the aggregate.
The fineness modulus =
According to IS 2386-1963, the sieves that are to be used for the sieve analysis of the
aggregate for concrete are 80mm, 40mm, 20mm, 10mm, 4.75mm, 2.36mm, 1.18mm, 600m,
300m and 150m.
15. FINENESS MODULUS
For example, a fineness modulus of 6 can be interpreted to mean that the sixth sieve, i.e. 4.75 mm is
the average size.
The value of fineness modulus is higher for coarser aggregate and lower for
fine aggregate.
Limitations:
The FM for fine sand = 2 - 3.5
The FM for coarse aggregate = 5.5 - 8
[Note: higher FM, the mix will be harsh and if on the other hand gives a lower FM, it produces an
uneconomical mix]
17. FINENESS MODULUS
Therefore, fineness modulus of coarse aggregates = sum (cumulative % retained) / 100
= (717/100) = 7.17
Fineness modulus of 7.17 means, the average size of particle of given coarse aggregate sample is
in between 7th and 8th sieves, that is between 10mm to 20mm.
18. Gradation of aggregates
Gradation refers to the particle size distribution of aggregates.
The gradation of coarse aggregate plays an important role in workability and paste requirements.
The gradation of fine aggregate affects the workability and finishing ability of concrete.
Types of gradation:
1. Well graded
2. Poor / Uniform graded
3. Gap graded
19. Gradation of aggregates
1. Well graded
Incorporates a combination of particles of many sizes. Hence, it has Low void content, Low permeability
and High stability but increases the particle surface area. This is the preferred gradation for making a
good concrete.
20. Gradation of aggregates
2. Poor / Uniform graded
All particles are of same size. It produces a large volume of voids irrespective of particle size. Hence the
paste requirement for this concrete is high.
21. Gradation of aggregates
3. Gap graded
This involves grading in which one or more sizes are omitted. It has low stability, moderate voids content
and permeability than well graded aggregate. This type of concrete is generally used for architectural or
aesthetic purposes.
22. Mechanical Properties
The following are the properties to be analyzed for aggregates, they are
1. Toughness
2. Hardness
3. Specific gravity
4. Bulk Density
5. Porosity and absorption of aggregates
6. Moisture content of aggregate
23. 1. Toughness
Toughness of the aggregate is the resistance to the failure by load (impact or crushing)
The impact and crushing load value should not exceed 45% for the aggregate in concrete and 30% for
the concrete for wearing surfaces such as runways, roads and pavements. (IS: 2386 (part – 4) - 1963)
2. Hardness
Wear and tear property of aggregate is checked (concrete used in roads and in floor surfaces subjected to
heavy traffic).
For determining the hardness or resistance to wear property - abrasion test is carried out. (IS: 2386 (part
– 4) - 1963)
24. Deval machine and Los Angeles machine are used to perform the abrasion test.
For a good stone the aggregate abrasion value shall not exceed 16%.
3. Specific gravity
The specific gravity is defined as the ratio of weight of the solid(aggregate), referred to vacuum, to the
weight of an equal volume of gas-free distilled water, both taken at standard temperature.
The quantity of aggregate required for given volume of concrete is calculated using specific gravity.
(IS: 2386 (part – 3) - 1963)
The majority of aggregates have specific gravity value between 2.6 – 2.7
25. 4. Bulk density
The bulk density is the weight of the material in a given volume and expressed in terms of kg/lit or
cubic cm.
It is affected by several factors including the Fineness modulus, shape of particles and the amount of
moisture present in the material.
When aggregate is to be actually batched by volume it is essential to know the weight of the aggregate
that would the fill the container unit volume is known as bulk density of aggregate.
The bulk density of the aggregate is depends on how densely is packed.
(IS: 2386 (part – 3) - 1963) used for bulk density test.
26. 5. Porosity and Absorption
The bond between aggregate and cement paste is get affected by the permeability and water absorption.
(thus causes strength decrease)
Even the smallest aggregate pores are generally larger than the gel pores in the cement paste.
But there is no theoretical relation between the concrete strength and aggregate water absorption.
(IS: 2386 (part – 3) - 1963) describes the test for finding the water absorption.
27. 6. Moisture content of aggregate
The surface moisture is expressed as a percentage of weight saturated an surface dry aggregate (termed
as moisture content).
The moisture content of aggregate changes with weather condition, if aggregate exposed to rain, then
they will absorb some water (especially for fine aggregate) and also from one stockpile to another.
(IS: 2386 (part – 3) - 1963) describes the test to determine the moisture content.
28. 1. Crushing strength Test
Ascertained by aggregate crushing value
It gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to crushing under a gradually applied
compressive load
For this test, 12.5 mm passed and 10 mm retained aggregates are used
Surface dry condition aggregates are filled into the standard cylinder with three layer of 25 blows
Compressive force is gradually applied up to 40 tons in 10 minutes time
The crushed aggregates are sieved in 2.36 mm sieve
Then aggregate crushing value = B/A x 100
where, A- Weight of sample and B- weight of retained aggregate in 2.36mm sieve.
[Crushing value should not higher than 45%]
30. 2. Impact strength Test
Ascertained by aggregate impact value
It gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or
impact. For this test, 12.5 mm passed and 10 mm retained aggregates are used
Surface dry condition aggregates are filled into the test cylinder with three layer of 25 blows
Filled cylinder is placed in impact testing machine
Then, 15 blows are given to the cylinder using 14 kg weight hammer.
The crushed aggregates are sieved in 2.36 mm sieve
Then aggregate impact value = B/A x 100
where, A- Weight of sample and B- weight of retained aggregate in
2.36 mm sieve. [Crushing value should not higher than 45%]
32. 3. Abrasion Test (Los Angeles Test)
Select the grading to be used in the test such that it conforms to the grading to be used in construction
Choose the abrasive charge balls depending on grading of aggregates.
Place the aggregates and abrasive charge on the cylinder and fix the cover.
Rotate the machine at a speed of 30 to 33 revolutions per minute with uniform speed.
The machine is stopped after the desired number of revolutions and material is discharged to a tray.
The entire stone dust is sieved on 1.70 mm IS sieve.
The material coarser than 1.7mm size is weighed correct to one gram.
33. Abrasion Test (Los Angeles Test)
Abrasion Value = (W1 – W2 ) / W1 X 100
Where,
Original weight of aggregate sample = W1 g
Weight of aggregate sample retained = W2 g
Weight passing 1.7mm IS sieve = W1 – W2 g
[Note: Abrasion value should not more than 16%]
34. Water (for concrete)
Water is the most important material for construction, especially
for making concrete.
The purpose of water in concrete are
It distributes the cement evenly.
It reacts with cement chemically and produces calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel which gives the
strength to concrete.
It provides for workability, i.e., it lubricates the mix.
Hence, for construction, quantity and quality of water is as important as cement.
35. As water quantity goes up in a mix (ill effect), the following are the effects:
Strength decreases
Durability decreases
Workability increases
Cohesion decreases
Economy may increase at the expense of quality and reliability.
36. Quality of water for concrete (IS10500:2012)
Water used for mixing and curing should be free from oil, acid and alkali, salts and organic material.
It should be potable and concreting generally requires a value purer than that of drinking
Whenever there is uncertainty in quality, water should be tested before use.
Even chlorine added for city water supply will affect concrete if used carelessly without proper testing
and treatment.
If well water is used for construction, it must be tested for
impurities.
37. Chlorides: They can cause corrosion of steel reinforcement, can accelerate setting. The water used
may be contaminated with chlorides because of seawater, some admixtures, salts or deliberate
chlorination for disinfections.
Sulphates: They reduce long-term strength levels.
Organic matter: Their effects on concrete are variable. If an alga is present, water should not be used.
It will affect the setting and strength development.
Sugar: It will retard setting time. Too much may ‘kill' the concrete (the concrete will never set).
Wastewater: It should never be used in construction. Water for curing should be as pure as water for
mixing concrete.
Quality of water for concrete (IS10500:2012)