To describe an aggregate by its maximum and minimum size is not sufficient. It has to be graded from its minimum to maximum size. IS-383 recommends the following grading limit for fine aggregates. Grading Limits For Fine Aggregates Sieve Size Percentage of Passing For Grading Zone-I Grading Zone-II Grading Zone-III Grading Zone-IV 10 mm 100 … Read more
The grading of coarse aggregate may be varied through wider limits than that of fine aggregates, since it does not affect the workability, uniformity and finishing qualities of concrete mix. As per IS-383 the grading limit of coarse aggregate, both for single size as well as graded should be as per the table given below. … Read more
Aggregate should have the following qualities Quality Requirements of Aggregate Aggregates should be strong, hard, dense, durable, clear and free from veins and adherent coating. Aggregates should be free from injurious amounts of disintegrated pieces, alkalis, vegetable matter and other deleterious substances. Flaky and Elongated pieces should not be present in aggregate mass. Aggregate crushing … Read more
What is Gap Graded Aggregate? Generally we use well graded aggregate or continuous graded aggregate, which means representation of all the standard particle sizes in certain proportion. Assumption made in well gradation is that voids created by the higher size of aggregate will be filled-up by immediate next lower size of aggregate and again some … Read more