Section 1700 iii) Excessive entrainment of large air bubbles, iv) Unusually rapid stiffening of concrete, v) Rapid loss of slump vi) Excessive segregation and bleeding. 1705.2 Mineral Admixtures For use of mineral admixtures, refer Clauses 1714.1 and 1715.2. 1706 SIZE OF COARSE AGGREGATES The size (maximum nominal) of coarse aggregates for concrete to be used in various, components shall be as given in Table 1700-7. Table 1700-7 : Maximum Nominal Size of Coarse Aggregates Structural Concrete Components Maximum Nominal Size of Coarse Aggregate (rm) 1) RCC well curb 20 ii) _RCC/PCC well steining 40 ii) _ Well cap or Pile Cap Solid type piers and abutments 40 iv) RCC work in girder, slabs wearing coat, kerb, approach 20 slab, hollow piers and abutments, pier/abutment caps, piles lv) _PSC Work 20 vi) Any other item [As specified by the Engineer Maximum nominal size of aggregates shall also be restricted t values : a) 10 mmiess than the minimum lateral clear distance between individual reinforcements b) 10 mm less than the minimum clear cover c) One quarter of minimum thickness of member The proportions of the various individual sizes of aggregates grading produces the densest mix and the grading curve corresponds to the m nominal size adopted for the concrete mix. (0 the smaller of the to the reinforcement shall be so a following. = .djusted that the vaximut