• Qualities of Good Aggregates for Concrete – Choose the Right One
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    Qualities of Good Aggregates for Concrete – Choose the Right One

      Aggregates are inert filler materials for making concrete mixes. They form 60-80 percent volume and 70-85 percent weight of the concrete. The chemical and physical properties of the aggregates have a great bearing on the structures they form. Their compressive strength, thermal and elastic properties, and dimensional stability are […]

  • How to Store Cement and Aggregates at a Construction Site
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    How to Store Cement and Aggregates at a Construction Site

    Cement and aggregates are the most important components of cementitious screed and concrete. The quality and effectiveness of screeding mix/concrete greatly depend upon its components. A question raises in everybody’s mind about how to store cement and aggregates at a construction site. Hence, it becomes important to take proper care […]