Name: Notes for CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY - CT by Ananya Parida
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Author: Ananya Parida

:Classification of aggregate, Particle shape & texture, Bond, strength & other
mechanical properties of aggregate, Specific gravity, Bulk density, porosity, adsorption &
moisture content of aggregate, Bulking of sand, Deleterious substance in aggregate, Soundness
of aggregate, Alkali aggregate reaction, Thermal properties, Sieve analysis, Fineness modulus ,
Grading curves, Grading of fine & coarse Aggregates, Gap graded aggregate, Maximum
aggregate size

Aggregates

Workability - Factors affecting workability, Measurement of workability by
different tests, Setting times of concrete, Effect of time and temperature on workability ,
Segregation & bleeding, Mixing and vibration of concrete, Steps in manufacture of concrete ,
Quality of mixing water

Fresh Concrete

Water Cement ratio , Abram's Law, Nature of strength of concrete, Maturity
concept , Strength in tension & compression, Factors affecting strength, Relation between
compression & tensile strength, Curing