Aggregate: Mechanical Properties of Aggregate | Concrete Technology
Several mechanical properties of aggregate are of interest for the manufacture of concrete, specially high strength concrete subjected to high wear. Some of them are discussed here in brief: 1. Toughness 2. Hardness 3. Specific Gravity 4. Porosity of Aggregate 5. Bulking of Sand. Property # 1. Toughness: It is defined as the resistance of aggregate to failure by impact. [...]