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Optimization of Aggregate Gradation and Its Effects on Properties of Medium Strength Concrete (M50)

Author(s):

P Ashok , ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES; D Sarath Kumar, ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES; K Narasimhulu, ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES; M Prem Kumar, JNTU ANANTHAPUR

Keywords:

Coarseness Factor, Power Curve Fineness Modulus, Workability Factor

Abstract

By optimizing the packing of the combined aggregate gradations, the cement paste content needed to make concrete can be reduced, improving sustainability, cost, performance, durability, and workability. Optimization can be achieved using theoretical and empirical techniques, or waste concrete material as an intermediate size fraction. However, the potential for improvement is currently limited by prescriptive grading specifications that require meeting individual requirements for fine and coarse aggregates.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV6I21856
Published in: Volume : 6, Issue : 2
Publication Date: 01/05/2018
Page(s): 3088-3095

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