Assignment - 048353 Concrete Design

Running Head: CONCRETE DESIGN
CONCRETE DESIGN
Name of the Student
Name of the University

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CONCRETE DESIGN
Table of Contents
Abstract......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Suggestions.....................................................................................................................5
1.2. Fineness Modulus and Grading Curve............................................................................5
1.3. Experiment......................................................................................................................6
1.4. Calculation......................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................7

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CONCRETE DESIGN
Abstract
To compare the voids ratio, bulk density and angularity numbers the Aggregate properties has
to be conducted by experimenting nominal single sized aggregate while subjecting to various
levels of compaction. There are two kinds of aggregates that are used in as experiment
samples: 20mm single sized and 20mm all in. And there are three main methods of
compaction used for determining the properties of aggregate rod compaction, machine
compaction and hand filling. While using machines it has been expected to achieve lesser
voids ratio and higher bulk density.
To collect more information about the aggregates Grading curve from sieve analysis can be
utilized. The retained material over each sieve after shaking represents that the fraction of
aggregated coarser than the sieve in question but finer than the sieve above. Excessive or
deficiency of any one particle size does not affect the general procedure mixtures having
lesser voids between the particles, but Aggregated does have smoother grading curves which
may help. The sieve on which the material is retained the fineness modulus has been
weighted on average size. The fineness modulus is the weighted normal size of a strainer on
which the material is held. Fineness Modulus is characterized as a record to the molecule
estimate not to the degree. Fineness Modulus is ascertained from the strainer investigation. It
is characterized scientifically as the entirety of the total rates held on the standard strainers
separated by 100.
The hardened concrete properties tests are led to decide the compressive and elasticity of
cement at 28 days. The compressive quality test measures the concrete's capacity to oppose
stacks before coming up short. The quality of cement is specifically related on the
workability and consistency of the blend before it is cured and hardens.