Specifying Sustainable Concrete: Aggregates

Published:2025
Publisher:MPA The Concrete Centre
Price:Free

This document aims to assist those involved in the specification of concrete by providing a comprehensive understanding of the types of aggregates used in concrete and offering guidance on their use. It explores the key considerations for specifiers, particularly focusing on the impact of aggregates on the embodied carbon of concrete.

This guide is intended to be read in conjunction with other documents in the Specifying Sustainable Concrete series. More titles in the series.

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