Specifications for Construction AggregatesDurability is the ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, and abrasion while maintaining its desired engineering properties. The types, proportions, and interactions of concrete inputs, placing and curing practices, as well as the service environment determine the ultimate durability and life of the concrete. Specific testing methods have been established for construction aggregates to ensure that the final product will maintain its required strength and serviceability under expected conditions. Below is a compilation of testing methods established by the State of California Department of Transportation and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction as contained in the "Greenbook". These testing methods determine if the standards that must be met by the individual materials of concrete, as well as the ultimate concrete product, qualify the materials for use in construction projects.California Specifications for Construction Aggregates Standards for Asphalt Concrete State of California Standard of Specificiations |
