The influence of aggregate gradation on the fresh and hardened concrete properties

Abstract This experimental study is focused on the aggregate gradation impact on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. For the experiment, 9 mix design were prepared with the constant content of cement, effective water, plasticizer and aggregate. The variable factor is represented by different proportions of 4 fraction (0/0.7, 0/4, 4/8, 8/16). Consistency by slump and flow table in time, compressive strength, water absorption and density were measured. Some significant differences were observed. Consistency by the slump test varied from 0 to 170 mm after 5 minutes and from 0 to 50 mm after 30 minutes of concrete mixing. Consistency by flow table varied from 340 to 530 mm after 5 minutes and 320 to 460 mm after 30 minutes. Standard compressive strength varied from 50.8 to 61.6 MPa. Water absorption varied between 4.7 and 5.9 mass % and density from 2380 to 2440 kg.m−3.