Effect of crushed coarse aggregate on properties of concrete

Authors

  • Eddisson Francisco Hernández Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Facultad de Arquitectura/Facultad de Tecnología de la Construcción. Managua, Nicaragua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/nexo.v34i05.13109

Keywords:

Cement, coarse aggregate, compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity

Abstract

This paper presents the effect of the use of crushed coarse aggregate of different size and qualities, on the mechanical properties of concrete. Concrete mixtures with water/cement ratios of 0.50 and 0.45, with two types of cement, and coarse aggregates of ½” and ¾”, quality A and B, were prepared. Cylindrical specimens (100 mm x 200 mm) were cast and moist-cured for 7 days. The compressive strength and the ultrasonic pulse velocity at different ages were determinate. Results indicate that the size and quality of aggregate affected the mechanical resistance of concrete mixtures.

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Francisco Hernández, E. . (2021). Effect of crushed coarse aggregate on properties of concrete. Nexo Scientific Journal, 34(05), 56–63. https://doi.org/10.5377/nexo.v34i05.13109