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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATES - Rowan

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Effect of Physical Properties on<br />

• Shape and Texture<br />

Performance<br />

• Flat and elongated versus cubical<br />

– Cubical: better interlocking and stability<br />

• Rounded versus angular<br />

– Rounded: poor shear resistance, poor<br />

interlocking<br />

– Angular: low workability<br />

Physical Properties of Aggregates 56

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