Saturday, April 4, 2009

DETAIL DEFINITION OF AGGREGATES

Definition:
An aggregates is small particles that when combined with cement and sufficient water ,binds together and forms the body of the concrete or mortar.
sand or small stones being typical example.
Question-1
What is sand?
Answer:
Sand is a natural materials collected from the river shore or dug in a pit which are used together with cement,or lime with sufficient water added to make it pliable for building walls and plasterwork.
Question-2
What are the small stones or coarse aggregate?
Answer:
Small stones or Coarse aggregate is small stones or crushed stones used together with sand, cement and sufficient water added for casting foundations,beams,slab etc.and this is called a concrete.
This is brief detail explanation of aggregate.

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