4. Glossary
Béton; concrete
Construction material made from a mixture of cement, aggregates (such as sand and gravel) and water. It hardens over time to form a strong, durable material used in a variety of construction applications.
Aggregates
Materials used in construction, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone, combined with a binder to create concrete or other building materials.
Expanded clay aggregates; Granulats d'argile expansée
Lightweight aggregates made from clay that has been expanded in a kiln to produce a porous, insulating material.
Pumice aggregates ; Granulats de ponce
Aggregates derived from pumice, used in concrete to reduce weight and improve thermal insulation.
Granulats légers ; lightweight...
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- Association française de normalisation (AFNOR) - NF EN 12390-3 – Essai de compression des échantillons de béton durci. - AFNOR (2020). Disponible sur : https://www.afnor.org
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