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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials

Table 3 Physical and chemical properties of fine and ballast aggregates.

From: Effects of Redispersible Polymer Powder on Mechanical and Durability Properties of Preplaced Aggregate Concrete with Recycled Railway Ballast

Property

Fine aggregate

Ballast aggregates

L-level

M-level

H-level

Absorption (%)

1.53

0.52

0.47

0.48

Abrasion (%)

–

6.7

6.5

6.4

0.08 mm sieve passing (%)

2.2

0.1

0.06

0.04

Alkali aggregate reaction

–

Harmless

Harmless

Harmless

Stability (%)

2.4

3.1

1.9

2.0

Absolute dry density (g/cm3)

2.55

2.60

2.60

2.61

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