Looking for a source on pea gravel
Looking for a source on pea gravel
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As title say, I'm looking for a source on pea gravel and whether or not I can obtain a compression strength in concrete of 3000 psi using pea gravel without any side effects. Or if I can't, some type of chart/graph showing me what my maximum compression value is in relation to the days of age. TIA for the help.






RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel
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RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel
The most prominent side effect is that your cement content will be increased as will your water content. The smaller aggregate size creates more aggregate surface area that must be covered by the cement paste. This requires more cement and correspondingly, more water. The result is higher shrinkage and more cracking potential.
RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel
RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel
I have often wondered myself if the non-angular nature of this "pea gravel" aggregate has any ill effect on the concrete.
RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel
RE: Looking for a source on pea gravel