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Origin and Classification of Aggregates

May 21, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Origin and Classification of Aggregates Most of the properties of an aggregate derive from its parental rock chemical and mineral composition which affects strength, stiffness, density, pore structure and permeability. Rocks experience geothermal and weathering

Information for Ordering Concrete

May 2, 2018 TeamCivil Concrete, Construction, Materials

Information for Ordering Concrete When ordering pre-mixed concrete, you will need to tell the supplier: Name and address for delivery The use of the concrete (i.e. driveway, housing slab, commercial) The amount you need in cubic

How Concrete is Made

March 10, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

This post gives a basic outline on how the concrete is made. Simply, concrete is a mix of paste and aggregates. The paste, which consists of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the