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Concrete Aggregate - Not Just Any Old Rock
Posted by James Schmitt on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
By James W. Schmitt, Principal and President of Schmitt Technical Services: http://schmitttechnicalservices.comLearning aggregate basics improves product quality and saves money. By selecting the right aggregate, you’ll improve product quality at an economical price. A poor quality or improperly specified aggregate can reduce efficiency in labor during placement, decrease service life and increase maintenance. All add up to additional, but avoidable, expenses.Aggregate, the granular filler in Portland cement concrete, occupies 60% to 75% of most concrete volume. ... Read More
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