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Testing Aggregate Properties in Concrete Mixes
Description
Concrete and asphalt both rely on aggregates, which are the sand- and rock-like particles mixed into the material. Concrete is a composite made of cement, water, air, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregate. Fine aggregates are usually sands, while coarse aggregates are natural or crushed rocks. Chemical admixtures may also be ...
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Concreto e asfalto são de longe os materiais de construção mais comuns usados hoje. Os agregados constituem um volume muito significativo desses materiais. Agregados grossos e finos são misturados com pasta de concreto ou ligante asfáltico, fornecendo superfícies para o material se ligar. Medir e controlar o tamanho das partículas dessas cargas ...
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