Design mix concrete structures,having maximum aggregate sizes from 10 to 20mm. Does bigger size aggregate
benefit the structures?

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okello francis · Answer

The bigger aggregate always gives benefits to structure, one it reduce costs.ie numbers of tones to be used, amount of water, sand etc.

Dr. Noureddine HOUHOU · Answer

for same workability, increasing the maximum size of aggregates lead to decrease the water demand of the mix and the water/cement ratio (better mechanical properties).

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Design mix concrete structures,having maximum aggregate sizes from 10 to 20mm. Does bigger size aggregate benefit the structures?

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