Plum concrete is a normal concrete mix with large size stones of up to 300mm as inert fillers. Aggregates above 160mm are known as plums. The…
The aggregates are graded as fine and coarse aggregate based on the grain size. When the aggregate size is greater than 4.75mm is called coarse aggregate,…
The aggregates used in different construction works such as roads, buildings, pavement etc. So many different kinds of tests are applied on coarse aggregates such as…
The primary purpose of using coarse aggregates is to enhance the strength of the concrete. Moreover, the coarse aggregates will easily blend with other concrete ingredients…
Choosing the right size and grade of aggregates impact the overall strength of concrete. The aggregates are taken out from the natural resources and classified into…
The concrete that made by mixing different aggregate materials at specific ratios has different chemical particles. Various properties of concrete make it very strong and durable. …
The bitumen and tar are used as a binding agent. It is mixed with the aggregates in construction of roads. They are easily blendable when the…
The bitumen is a by-product material of petroleum. It is mainly used in construction activities. It is used primarily in highway construction. Throughout the lifetime of…
The quality and strength of bitumen have been determined by the penetration test, flash and fire point test, and softening point test. Now the bitumen extraction…
