Glossary

Glossary

agitation

1. The process of providing gentle motion in mixed concrete, just sufficient to prevent segregation or loss of plasticity. 2.

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aggregate bin

A structure designed for storing and dispensing dry granular construction materials such as sand, crushed stone, and gravel; usually has

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aggregate interlock

The projection of aggregate particles or portions thereof from one side of a joint or crack in concrete into recesses

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aggradation

The addition of a material to the earths surface to promote the uniformity of a grade or slope.

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aggregate

1. An inert granular material such as natural sand, manufactured sand, gravel, crushed gravel, crushed stone, vermiculite, perlite, and air-cooled

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