Tag: aggregate

Aggregate, 1 that has been broken in a mechanical crusher and has not been subjected to any subsequent screening process.

See aggregate.

composite stonelike material formed by mixing an aggregate (such as stones of irregular shape or crushed rock) with cement (which acts as the binding material) and water, then allowing …

Concrete which uses broken stones as an aggregate, 1; provides greater bending and splitting tensile strength than concrete which has gravel as an aggregate because of the rougher surfaces …

1. A material or a mixture of materials (without aggregate) which, when in a plastic state, possesses adhesive and cohesive properties and hardens in place. Frequently, the term is …

The mixing of two or more aggregates so as to obtain different aggregate properties.

On drawings, abbr. for aggregate.

Grouting by a technique in which the front of the mass of grout is forced to move horizontally through preplaced aggregate.

1. Abbr. for “aggregate base course.” 2. Abbr. for “Associated Builders and Contractors.”

The aggregate or main part of mortar is sand. The sand is dredged from pits or river beds and a good sand should consist of particles ranging up to …