Concrete Technology

 

Cement

Major Chemical Compounds in Cement

Hydration of Cement

ASTM Types of Portland Cement

ASTM Types of Blended Cement

Fineness of Cement

Soundness of Cement

Setting of Cement

Strength of Cement

 

Fine Aggregate (Sand)

Classification of Fine Aggregate

Fineness Modulus

Grading Requirements of Fine Aggregates (ASTM C33)

Bulking of Sand

Impurities in Sand

 

Coarse Aggregate (Gravel)

Classification of Coarse Aggregate

Size of Coarse Aggregate

Shape of Coarse Aggregate

Angularity Number

Surface Texture of Coarse Aggregates

Strength of Coarse Aggregates

Gradation of Coarse Aggregates

Grading Requirements for Coarse Aggregates (ASTM C33)

Rounded or Angular Aggregates?

 

Strength of Concrete

Water to Cement ratio

Degree of Hydration

Aggregate to Cement Ratio

Grading, Surface texture, Shape, Strength and Stiffness of aggregate

Maximum Size of aggregate used

Age of Curing

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