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Factors
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Fine aggregates
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Coarse aggregates
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Definition
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These are small filler
materials used in
construction to fill the voids.
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These are large filler
materials used in
construction.
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Shape
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These are spherical.
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These are cubical or flaky.
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Size
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These are smaller and can
pass through a ¾-inch sieve.
These are less than 9.55 mm
in diameter.
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These are larger and cannot
pass through a ¾-inch sieve.
Their diameter ranges from
9.55-37.5 mm.
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Raw materials
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It is made using sand, stone
screenings, burnt clay, surki,
fly ash, cinders and others.
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It is made using broken
bricks, gravel, pebbles,
broken stones, clinkers,
cinders among others.
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Source
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It is divided into three
categories based on the
source, uncrushed gravel,
crushed gravel and partially
crushed gravel.
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It is divided into three
categories, namely natural
rock disintegration, crushed
gravel or stone and dolomite
aggregates.
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Function
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It is used to fill the void
between the coarse
aggregates in the concrete.
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It is used as a filler material in
concrete.
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Surface area
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Their surface area is higher.
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Their surface area is lower.
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Usage
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These are used in mortar,
concrete, plaster, filling the
voids in coarse aggregates,
and filling of layers in roads.
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These are used in concrete
and railway track ballast.
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