Effect of Size of Coarse Aggregate on Mechanical ...
· 2.2. Test Specimen Preparation. The concrete mixes with a grade of 40 MPa compressive strength at 28 days were prepared based on 5–10 mm coarse aggregate size, as summarized in Table 3.Before casting, to reduce the water absorption effect on the test results, the coarse aggregates were immersed in water for 24 h, after which their surface water was …