Title:
Concrete Without Coarse Aggregate
Author(s):
Aris C. Stamatopoulos and Panaghiotis C. Kotzias
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
68
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
704-711
Keywords:
Aggregates, concrete construction, concrete,
cracking (fracturing), deserts, fine aggre-gates,
mix proportioning, mortars (materials),
quality control, sands, shrinkage, slump tests
DOI:
10.14359/7231
Date:
9/1/1971
Abstract:
Describes two cases where coarse aggregates were eliminated from concrete and sand-cement mortar used in construction. Sites were desert terrain in North Africa and on Arabian Gulf; design specified to expedite work and offer economy. Two new methods for measuring consistency of sand-cement mortar explained, and since they can be performed using small quantities of sand, are considered advantageous over conventional slump tests.