SEDL / STP / STP169D-EB / STP37750S

Chapter 32: Degradation Resistance, Strength, and Related Properties of Aggregates

Meininger, RC
Highway Research Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA

Pages: 12    Published: Jan 2006

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Abstract

THIS CHAPTER CONCENTRATES ON TESTS RELATING to degradation of aggregates—both wet and dry tests—and includes a discussion of the effect of aggregate strength on concrete. Also, the effect of aggregates on wear and frictional properties of concrete in service is briefly covered.