The Effect of Aggregate Size and Cure Conditions On The Engineering Properties of Concrete

Abstract

In this study, the effect of curing conditions and aggregate size on the engineering properties of concrete was investigated. Aggregates in the range of 0-8 mm and 0-16 mm were used in concrete production and then cubic samples of 100x100x100 mm were prepared. In the study, slump value of fresh concrete was determined as S3. Three samples were used for each experiment. Compressive strength, abrasion, porosity and carbonation tests were performed on 28-day concrete samples subjected to water and air curing. According to the results obtained, it is determined that concrete samples under the effect of water curing give better results. In addition, better results were obtained for compressive strength, abrasion, porosity and carbonation properties of concrete by increase in aggregate size. It has also been observed that there is an increase in compressive strength of concrete, a positively decrease for abrasion, porosity and carbonation properties.