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The effect of blending granular aggregates of different origin on the strength of concrete

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  • Médici, M.E.
  • Benegas, O.A.
  • Uñac, R.O.
  • Vidales, A.M.

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This work correlates the resistance of concrete cores with the physical properties of the granular material forming it. A basic physical characterization is conducted, taking into account the origin of the grains involved in the concrete mixture; that is, if they come from natural degradation (natural granular aggregates) or from a grinding process (crushed granular aggregates). Apparent and real densities, shape factors, packing densities, and specific surface areas of the grains are measured. The results are discussed as a function of size and origin of the grains. Several mixtures are prepared following a standard protocol and using different ratios of natural and crushed aggregates. For each ratio, six cores are prepared and uniaxial compression tests are performed. A non-monotonic relation between the resistance of concrete and the percentage of crushed aggregate present in it is obtained, with an optimum ratio depending on the physical properties of the grains.

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  • Médici, M.E. & Benegas, O.A. & Uñac, R.O. & Vidales, A.M., 2012. "The effect of blending granular aggregates of different origin on the strength of concrete," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 391(5), pages 1934-1941.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:391:y:2012:i:5:p:1934-1941
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2011.10.034
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