Research Article

Mesoscopic Fracture Model of Coarse Aggregate Interlocking Concrete

Table 3

Physical properties of the aggregates.

Physical propertiesFine aggregateCoarse aggregate

TypeNatural standCrushed stone
Size (mm)0.16–2.55–20.5
Apparent density (kg/m3)2,5402,590
24-hour water absorption (%)3.062.17
Fineness modulus2.37——