Table 1 Properties of natural and recycled aggregate
From: Long-Term Flexural Behaviour of Cracked Reinforced Concrete Beams with Recycled Aggregate
Properties | Natural fine aggregate (FA) | Natural coarse aggregate (NA) | Recycled coarse aggregate (CDW) |
|---|---|---|---|
Specific gravity | 2.64 | 2.62 | 2.48 |
Bulk density (kg/m3) | 1580 | 1600 | 1360 |
Water absorption ratio (%) | 1.06 | 0.89 | 4.78 |
Porosity (%) | - | 38 | 46 |