Influence of physical and geometrical properties of granite and limestone aggregates on the durability of a C20/25 strength class concrete.

From: Construction and Building Materials | Date: December 1, 2006| Author: Torgal, F. Pacheco; Castro-Gomes, J.P. | Copyright information

Abstract

This paper presents an experimental study to evaluate the influence of physical and geometrical properties of granite and limestone aggregates on the durability of a C20/25 strength class concrete. Different granite and limestone aggregates were collected from seven quarries. Physical, geometrical and mechanical properties of aggregates as well as the rock weathering state were quantify by several tests such as, abrasion, surface hardness, uniaxial compressive s...

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