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Tips For The Day - 3: Handling and Storage of Aggregates

Aggregates should be stored in separate stockpiles based on size and stored on firm platforms or ground with at least 10 cm of space between piles. Piles should be built up in horizontal layers without dumping down sides. Trucks and equipment should not drive over stockpiles and different aggregate sizes should be batched separately when used in concrete. Wet aggregates should be allowed to drain for 48 hours and stockpiles should be covered to reduce moisture changes.

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Tips For The Day - 3: Handling and Storage of Aggregates

Aggregates should be stored in separate stockpiles based on size and stored on firm platforms or ground with at least 10 cm of space between piles. Piles should be built up in horizontal layers without dumping down sides. Trucks and equipment should not drive over stockpiles and different aggregate sizes should be batched separately when used in concrete. Wet aggregates should be allowed to drain for 48 hours and stockpiles should be covered to reduce moisture changes.

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TIPS FOR THE DAY - 3

Handling and Storage of Aggregates

01.03.2010

Handling and storage of aggregates


Store sand and coarse aggregates of different size
fractions in separate stockpiles, on firm platforms.
If aggregates are stored directly over firm ground, do not
use the material in the bottom 10 cm portion.(This will be
dead storage.)
Provide ample space between adjacent stock piles.
Build up the stockpile in horizontal or gently sloping
layers. Do not allow dumping of aggregates down the
sloping sides of stock piles.
Do not allow trucks and bull dozers over the stock piles.
01.03.2010

Handling and storage of aggregates


Do not attempt to blend two sizes of sand by placing them
alternately in stockpiles or trucks.
Where two more sizes of sand are employed to meet the
grading requirements, batch them separately in to the
mixture.
If the aggregates have been washed or received in wet
condition allow at least 48 hours. for the excess water to
drain away.
Cover the aggregate heaps by tarpaulins to reduce
moisture changes.
Limit screening, washing operations to the barest minimum
at the concreting site.
01.03.2010

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