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Title: 221R-96: Guide for Use of Normal Weight and Heavyweight Aggregates in Concrete (Reapproved 2001)

Author(s): ACI Committee 221

Publication: Technical Documents

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Appears on pages(s): 29

Keywords: aggregates

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Date: 5/5/1996

Abstract:
Presents information on sand, gravel, crushed stone, and air-cooled blast-furnace slag aggregate, including (1) evaluation of aggregate properties in terms of their influence on the properties of concrete; (2) methods of determining aggregate properties and the limitations of these methods; (3) features of aggregate preparation and handling which have a bearing on concrete quality and uniformity; (4) selection of aggregate.