Aggregates are granular materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, crushed hydraulic cement concrete, or iron blast furnace slag, that are used with a hydraulic cementing medium to produce concrete or mortar. Aggregates can be divided into two main categories: coarse-grained and fine-grained. The sieve analysis technique is used to determine the gradation of aggregates for use in various applications. Aggregates are an essential component of a wide range of construction projects, from domestic to commercial.
They are obtained from quarries, wells, and even materials extracted from the sea in some countries. Ready-mix concrete is made up of approximately 80% aggregates, while asphalt consists of 95% aggregates. The type and size of aggregate used in a project can vary depending on the purpose. If not readily available, suitable rock types can be crushed to the desired particle size to produce coarse-grained aggregates.
These include all types of fine and coarse-grained aggregates, which are available in almost ready-to-use form from natural resources. The alkali content and type of aggregate in the system are likely to be unknown, so mixing with unsuitable materials can lead to an increased risk of alkali-silica reaction. Haynes can provide you with the right types of aggregates for your landscaping project, including gravel, sand, recycled concrete, slag, topsoil, ballast, type 1 MOT, and geosynthetic aggregates (synthetic products commonly used in civil engineering projects used to stabilize terrain). Granite and gravel are two of the most commonly used types of aggregate in road construction and reinforced concrete.
This type of aggregate is also used in standard proportions for heavy weight concretes. Whether you're starting a new outdoor project or detailing your backyard, Haynes can provide you with the right types of aggregates to meet your needs.
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