Aggregates make up 65-80% of concrete's volume and are inert fillers that float in the cement paste. Their characteristics impact the performance of fresh and hardened concrete. Aggregates are classified based on size, specific gravity, availability, shape, and texture. Proper aggregate grading leads to a dense, strong concrete mixture. The fineness modulus is a number that indicates an aggregate's grading, and the flakiness index measures elongated particles. Well-graded aggregates with low elongation produce high quality concrete.

1. AggregatesAggregates
&&
Water for ConcreteWater for Concrete

2. AggregatesAggregates
• Aggregates generally occupy 65- 80% of a concrete’sAggregates generally occupy 65- 80% of a concrete’s
volume.volume. Aggregates are inert fillers floating in theAggregates are inert fillers floating in the
cement paste matrix for concretes of low strength. Thecement paste matrix for concretes of low strength. The
strength of aggregates do not contribute to the strength ofstrength of aggregates do not contribute to the strength of
concrete for low strength concreteconcrete for low strength concrete. The characteristics. The characteristics
of aggregates impact performance of fresh andof aggregates impact performance of fresh and
hardened concrete.hardened concrete.

3. Why use aggregateWhy use aggregate
• Reduce the cost of the concreteReduce the cost of the concrete – 1/4 - 1/8 of the cement– 1/4 - 1/8 of the cement
priceprice
• Reduce thermal crackingReduce thermal cracking – 100 kg of OPC produces– 100 kg of OPC produces
about 12about 12oo
C temperature riseC temperature rise
• Reduces shrinkageReduces shrinkage – 10% reduction in aggregate volume can– 10% reduction in aggregate volume can
double shrinkagedouble shrinkage
• High aggregateHigh aggregate : cement ratio (A/C) desirable: cement ratio (A/C) desirable
• A/C mainly influenced by cement contentA/C mainly influenced by cement content
• Imparts unit weight toImparts unit weight to concreteconcrete

4. Aggregate ClassificationAggregate Classification
• Size:-Size:- Coarse Aggregates & Fine Aggregates.Coarse Aggregates & Fine Aggregates.
• Specific Gravity:-Specific Gravity:- Light Weight, Normal Weight andLight Weight, Normal Weight and
Heavy Weight Aggregates.Heavy Weight Aggregates.
• Availability:-Availability:- Natural Gravel and Crushed Aggregates.Natural Gravel and Crushed Aggregates.
• Shape:-Shape:- Round, Cubical, Angular, Elongated and FlakyRound, Cubical, Angular, Elongated and Flaky
Aggregates.Aggregates.
• Texture:-Texture:- Smooth, Granular, Crystalline, honeycombedSmooth, Granular, Crystalline, honeycombed
and Porous.and Porous.

5. Aggregate ClassificationAggregate Classification

6. Aggregate Classification : SizeAggregate Classification : Size
• Fine AggregateFine Aggregate
• Sand and/or crushed stone.Sand and/or crushed stone.
• < 4.75 mm.< 4.75 mm.
• F.A. content usually 35% to 45% by mass or volume of totalF.A. content usually 35% to 45% by mass or volume of total
aggregate.aggregate.
• Coarse AggregateCoarse Aggregate
• Gravel and crushed stone.Gravel and crushed stone.
• >4.75 mm.>4.75 mm.
• Typically between 9.5 and 37.5 mm.Typically between 9.5 and 37.5 mm.

7. Aggregate Classification : Specific GravityAggregate Classification : Specific Gravity
• Normal-Weight AggregateNormal-Weight Aggregate
Most common aggregates ( Ex:Most common aggregates ( Ex: Sand, Gravel, CrushedSand, Gravel, Crushed
stone)stone)
• Produce normal-weight concrete 2200 to 2400 kg/mProduce normal-weight concrete 2200 to 2400 kg/m33
• Lightweight AggregateLightweight Aggregate
• Expanded (Shale, Clay, Slate, Slag)Expanded (Shale, Clay, Slate, Slag)
• Produce structural lightweight concrete 1350 to 1850 kg/mProduce structural lightweight concrete 1350 to 1850 kg/m33
• And (Pumice, Scoria, Perlite, Diatomite)And (Pumice, Scoria, Perlite, Diatomite)
Produce lightweight insulating concrete— 250 to 1450 kg/mProduce lightweight insulating concrete— 250 to 1450 kg/m33

8. Normal Weight AggregatesNormal Weight Aggregates
( Ex:( Ex: Sand, Gravel, Crushed stone)Sand, Gravel, Crushed stone)

9. Lightweight AggregateLightweight Aggregate
((Shale, Clay, Slate, Slag)Shale, Clay, Slate, Slag)

10. Aggregate Classification : Specific GravityAggregate Classification : Specific Gravity
• Heavyweight AggregateHeavyweight Aggregate
• Barite, Limonite, Magnetite, Hematite, IronBarite, Limonite, Magnetite, Hematite, Iron
• Produce high-density concrete up to 6400 kg/mProduce high-density concrete up to 6400 kg/m33
• Used for Radiation ShieldingUsed for Radiation Shielding

11. Aggregate Classification : AvailabilityAggregate Classification : Availability
• Natural GravelNatural Gravel
• River or seashore gravels; desert, seashore and windblownRiver or seashore gravels; desert, seashore and windblown
sandssands
• Rounded in natureRounded in nature
Fully water worn or completely shaped by attritionFully water worn or completely shaped by attrition
• Crushed Aggregates.Crushed Aggregates.
• Crushed rocks of all types; talus; screesCrushed rocks of all types; talus; screes
Angular in natureAngular in nature

12. Aggregate Classification : ShapeAggregate Classification : Shape
• The shape of aggregates is an important characteristicThe shape of aggregates is an important characteristic
since it affects the workability of concrete.since it affects the workability of concrete.

13. Aggregate Classification : ShapeAggregate Classification : Shape

14. Aggregate Classification : ShapeAggregate Classification : Shape

15. Aggregate Classification : TextureAggregate Classification : Texture
• Surface texture is the property, the measure ofSurface texture is the property, the measure of
which depends upon the relative degree to whichwhich depends upon the relative degree to which
particle surfaces are polishedparticle surfaces are polished or dull, smooth oror dull, smooth or
rough.rough.
• Surface texture depends onSurface texture depends on hardness, grain size,hardness, grain size,
pore structure, structure of the rock.pore structure, structure of the rock.

16. Aggregate Classification : TextureAggregate Classification : Texture

17. Aggregate Classification : TextureAggregate Classification : Texture

18. Physical Prosperities of Aggregate :Physical Prosperities of Aggregate :
GradingGrading
Grading is the particle-size distribution of anGrading is the particle-size distribution of an
aggregate as determined by a sieve analysis usingaggregate as determined by a sieve analysis using
wire mesh sieves with square openings.wire mesh sieves with square openings.
As per IS:2386(Part-1)As per IS:2386(Part-1)
Fine aggregate : 6 standard sieves with openings from 150Fine aggregate : 6 standard sieves with openings from 150
μm to 4.75 mm. (150 μm, 300 μm, 600 μm, 1.18mm,μm to 4.75 mm. (150 μm, 300 μm, 600 μm, 1.18mm,
2.36mm, 4.75mm)2.36mm, 4.75mm)
Coarse aggregate: 5 sieves with openings from 4.75mm to 80Coarse aggregate: 5 sieves with openings from 4.75mm to 80
mm. (4.75mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 40mm)mm. (4.75mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 40mm)

19. Physical Prosperities of Aggregate : GradingPhysical Prosperities of Aggregate : Grading

20. Physical Prosperities of Aggregate : GradingPhysical Prosperities of Aggregate : Grading
• Grain size distribution for concrete mixes that willGrain size distribution for concrete mixes that will
provide a dense strong mixture.provide a dense strong mixture.
• Ensure that the voids between the larger particles areEnsure that the voids between the larger particles are
filled with medium particlesfilled with medium particles. The remaining voids are. The remaining voids are
filled with still smaller particles until the smallest voidsfilled with still smaller particles until the smallest voids
are filled with a small amount of fines.are filled with a small amount of fines.

21. Grading of Fine AggregateGrading of Fine Aggregate

22. Grading of Coarse AggregateGrading of Coarse Aggregate

23. Grading of All in AggregateGrading of All in Aggregate

24. Fineness Modulus (FM)Fineness Modulus (FM)
• The results of aggregate sieve analysis is expressedThe results of aggregate sieve analysis is expressed
by a number called Fineness Modulus.by a number called Fineness Modulus.
• Obtained by adding the sum of the cumulativeObtained by adding the sum of the cumulative
percentages by mass of a sample aggregate retained onpercentages by mass of a sample aggregate retained on
each of a specified series of sieves and dividing the sumeach of a specified series of sieves and dividing the sum
by 100.by 100.
• The following limits may be taken as guidance:The following limits may be taken as guidance:
• Fine sand : Fineness Modulus : 2.2 - 2.6Fine sand : Fineness Modulus : 2.2 - 2.6
• Medium sand : F.M. : 2.6 - 2.9Medium sand : F.M. : 2.6 - 2.9
• Coarse sand : F.M. : 2.9 - 3.2Coarse sand : F.M. : 2.9 - 3.2
A sand having a fineness modulus more than 3.2 will beA sand having a fineness modulus more than 3.2 will be
unsuitable for making satisfactory concrete.unsuitable for making satisfactory concrete.


Finess Modulus, FM =
 Total of Cumulative Percentage of Passing (%) 
 100

25. Fineness Modulus (FM)Fineness Modulus (FM)
.

26. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Flakiness IndexFlakiness Index
• The flakiness index of aggregate is the percentage byThe flakiness index of aggregate is the percentage by
weight of particles in it whose least dimensionweight of particles in it whose least dimension
(thickness)(thickness) is less than three-fifths of their meanis less than three-fifths of their mean
dimension.dimension.
• The test is not applicable to sizes smaller than 6.3 mm.The test is not applicable to sizes smaller than 6.3 mm.
• The flakiness index is taken as the total weight of theThe flakiness index is taken as the total weight of the
material passing the various thickness gaugesmaterial passing the various thickness gauges
expressed as a percentage of the total weight of theexpressed as a percentage of the total weight of the
sample takensample taken..
• Table 3.18 shows the standard dimensions of thicknessTable 3.18 shows the standard dimensions of thickness
and length gauges.and length gauges.

27. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Flakiness IndexFlakiness Index
• The flakiness index of aggregate is the percentage byThe flakiness index of aggregate is the percentage by
weight of particles in it whose least dimension (thickness)weight of particles in it whose least dimension (thickness) isis
less than three-fifths of their mean dimension.less than three-fifths of their mean dimension.
• The test is not applicable to sizes smaller than 6.3 mm.The test is not applicable to sizes smaller than 6.3 mm.
• The flakiness index is taken as the total weight of theThe flakiness index is taken as the total weight of the
material passing the various thickness gaugesmaterial passing the various thickness gauges expressed asexpressed as
a percentage of the total weight of the sample taken.a percentage of the total weight of the sample taken.
• Table 3.18 shows the standard dimensions of thickness andTable 3.18 shows the standard dimensions of thickness and
length gauges.length gauges.

28. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Flakiness IndexFlakiness Index

29. Physical Properties ofPhysical Properties of
Aggregate:Aggregate:
Flakiness IndexFlakiness Index

30. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Flakiness IndexFlakiness Index

31. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Elongation IndexElongation Index
• The elongation index on an aggregate is theThe elongation index on an aggregate is the
percentage by weight of particles whose greatestpercentage by weight of particles whose greatest
dimension (length)dimension (length) is greater than 1.8 times their meanis greater than 1.8 times their mean
dimension.dimension.
• The elongation index is not applicable to sizes smallerThe elongation index is not applicable to sizes smaller
than 6.3 mm.than 6.3 mm.
• The elongation index is the total weight of theThe elongation index is the total weight of the
material retained on the various length gaugesmaterial retained on the various length gauges
expressed as a percentage of the total weight of theexpressed as a percentage of the total weight of the
sample gauged. Thesample gauged. The presence of elongated particles inpresence of elongated particles in
excess of 10 to 15 per cent is generally consideredexcess of 10 to 15 per cent is generally considered
undesirable, but no recognized limits are laid down.undesirable, but no recognized limits are laid down.

32. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Elongation IndexElongation Index

33. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Elongation IndexElongation Index

34. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Specific GravitySpecific Gravity
Indian Standard Specification IS : 2386 (Part III) of 1963Indian Standard Specification IS : 2386 (Part III) of 1963
gives various procedures to find out the specific gravity ofgives various procedures to find out the specific gravity of
different sizes of aggregates.different sizes of aggregates.
100(B − C
)
A = Weight of saturated aggregate in water = (A1 - A2 ) B = Weight
of the saturated surface - dry aggregate in air C = Weight of oven-
dried aggregate in air.
A1 = Weight of aggregate and basket in water A2 = Weight of
empty basket in water
Water Absorption =
Apparent Specifc Gravity =
Specifc Gravity =
C − B
A −
B
C
C
C

35. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Specific GravitySpecific Gravity

36. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Bulk DensityBulk Density
• The cylindrical measure is filled about 1/3The cylindrical measure is filled about 1/3
each time with thoroughly mixed aggregateeach time with thoroughly mixed aggregate
and tamped with 25 strokes by a bulletand tamped with 25 strokes by a bullet
ended tamping rod, 16 mm diameter and 60ended tamping rod, 16 mm diameter and 60
cm long.cm long.
• The net weight of the aggregate in the measureThe net weight of the aggregate in the measure
is determined and the bulk density isis determined and the bulk density is
calculated in kg/litre.calculated in kg/litre.

37. Physical Properties of Aggregate:Physical Properties of Aggregate:
Bulk DensityBulk Density

38. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Crushing ValueAggregate Crushing Value
• The “aggregate crushing value” gives a relativeThe “aggregate crushing value” gives a relative
measure of the resistance of an aggregatemeasure of the resistance of an aggregate to crushingto crushing
under a gradually applied compressive load.under a gradually applied compressive load.
• The apparatus, with the test sample and plunger inThe apparatus, with the test sample and plunger in
positionposition, is placed on the compression testing machine, is placed on the compression testing machine
and is loaded uniformly upto a total load of 400 kN in 10and is loaded uniformly upto a total load of 400 kN in 10
minutes time.minutes time.
• The load is then released and the whole of theThe load is then released and the whole of the
material removed from the cylinder and sieved on amaterial removed from the cylinder and sieved on a
2.36 mm I.S. Sieve.2.36 mm I.S. Sieve.

39. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Crushing ValueAggregate Crushing Value

40. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Crushing ValueAggregate Crushing Value

41. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Impact ValueAggregate Impact Value
• The aggregate impact value gives relative measure ofThe aggregate impact value gives relative measure of
the resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock orthe resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or
impactimpact..
• The whole sample is filled into a cylindrical steel cupThe whole sample is filled into a cylindrical steel cup
firmly fixed on the base of the machine. A hammerfirmly fixed on the base of the machine. A hammer
weighing about 14 kgs.weighing about 14 kgs. is raised to a height of 380 mmis raised to a height of 380 mm
above the upper surface of the aggregate in the cup andabove the upper surface of the aggregate in the cup and
allowed to fall freely on the aggregate.allowed to fall freely on the aggregate.
• The test sample shall be subjected to a total 15 suchThe test sample shall be subjected to a total 15 such
blows each being delivered at an interval of not lessblows each being delivered at an interval of not less
than one second.than one second.

42. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Impact ValueAggregate Impact Value

43. Mechanical Prosperities ofMechanical Prosperities of
Aggregate :Aggregate :
Aggregate Impact ValueAggregate Impact Value

44. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Abrasion ValueAggregate Abrasion Value
• Indian Standard 2386 (Part IV) of 1963 covers twoIndian Standard 2386 (Part IV) of 1963 covers two
methods for finding out the abrasion value of coarsemethods for finding out the abrasion value of coarse
aggregates:aggregates: namely, by the use of Deval abrasion testingnamely, by the use of Deval abrasion testing
machine and by the use of Los Angeles abrasion testingmachine and by the use of Los Angeles abrasion testing
machine.machine.
• Test sample and abrasive charge are placed in the LosTest sample and abrasive charge are placed in the Los
Angeles Abrasion testing machine and the machine isAngeles Abrasion testing machine and the machine is
rotated at a speed of 20 to 33 rev/min.rotated at a speed of 20 to 33 rev/min.
• For gradings A, B, C and D, the machine is rotatedFor gradings A, B, C and D, the machine is rotated
for 500 revolutions. For gradings E, F and G, it isfor 500 revolutions. For gradings E, F and G, it is
rotated 1000 revolutionsrotated 1000 revolutions..

45. Aggregate Abrasion Value TestAggregate Abrasion Value Test

46. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Abrasion ValueAggregate Abrasion Value

47. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Abrasion ValueAggregate Abrasion Value

48. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Abrasion ValueAggregate Abrasion Value
• AtAt thethe completioncompletion ofof thethe aboveabove numbernumber ofof revolution,revolution, thethe
materialmaterial isis dischargeddischarged fromfrom thethe machinemachine andand aa preliminarypreliminary
separationseparation ofof thethe samplesample mademade onon aa sievesieve coarsercoarser thanthan 1.71.7
mmmm ISIS Sieve.Sieve.
• TheThe differencedifference betweenbetween thethe originaloriginal weightweight andand thethe finalfinal
weightweight ofof thethe testtest samplesample isis expressedexpressed asas aa percentagepercentage ofof thethe
originaloriginal weightweight ofof thethe testtest sample.sample.
• ThisThis valuevalue isis reportedreported asas thethe percentagepercentage ofof wearwear. The. The
percentagepercentage ofof wearwear shouldshould notnot bebe moremore thanthan 1616 perper centcent forfor
concreteconcrete aggregates.aggregates.

49. Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :Mechanical Prosperities of Aggregate :
Aggregate Abrasion ValueAggregate Abrasion Value

50. WaterWater
• WaterWater isis anan importantimportant ingredientingredient ofof concreteconcrete asas itit
activelyactively participatesparticipates inin thethe chemicalchemical reactionreaction withwith
cement.cement. SinceSince itit helpshelps toto formform thethe strengthstrength givinggiving cementcement
gel,gel, thethe quantityquantity andand qualityquality ofof waterwater isis requiredrequired toto bebe
lookedlooked intointo veryvery carefully.carefully.

51. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water
• CarbonatesCarbonates andand bi-carbonatesbi-carbonates ofof sodiumsodium andand
potassiumpotassium effecteffect thethe settingsetting timetime ofof cement. Whilecement. While
sodiumsodium carbonatecarbonate maymay causecause quickquick setting,setting, thethe bi-bi-
carbonatescarbonates maymay eithereither accelerateaccelerate oror retardretard thethe setting.setting.
TheThe otherother higherhigher concentrationsconcentrations ofof thesethese saltssalts willwill
materiallymaterially reducereduce thethe concreteconcrete strength.strength. IfIf somesome ofof thesethese
saltssalts exceedsexceeds 1,0001,000 ppm,ppm, teststests forfor settingsetting timetime andand 2828
daysdays strengthstrength shouldshould bebe carriedcarried out.out.
• BrackishBrackish waterwater containscontains chlorideschlorides andand sulphates.sulphates.
WhenWhen chloridechloride doesdoes notnot exceedexceed 10,00010,000 ppmppm andand
sulphatesulphate doesdoes notnot exceedexceed 3,0003,000 ppmppm thethe waterwater isis
harmlessharmless,, butbut waterwater withwith eveneven higherhigher saltsalt contentcontent hashas
beenbeen usedused satisfactorily.satisfactorily.

52. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water

53. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water
• SaltsSalts ofof Manganese, Tin,Manganese, Tin, Zinc,Zinc, CopperCopper andand LeadLead
causecause aa markedmarked reductionreduction inin strengthstrength ofof concrete.concrete.
SodiumSodium iodate,iodate, sodiumsodium phosphate,phosphate, andand sodiumsodium borateborate
reducereduce thethe initialinitial strengthstrength ofof concreteconcrete toto anan extra-extra-
ordinarilyordinarily highhigh degree.degree.
• AnotherAnother saltsalt thatthat isis detrimentaldetrimental toto concreteconcrete isis sodiumsodium
sulphidesulphide andand eveneven aa sulphidesulphide contentcontent ofof 100100 ppmppm
warrantswarrants testing.testing.
• SiltsSilts andand suspendedsuspended particlesparticles areare undesirableundesirable asas theythey
interfereinterfere withwith setting,setting, hardeninghardening andand bondbond
characteristicscharacteristics.. AA turbidityturbidity limitlimit ofof 2,0002,000 ppmppm hashas beenbeen
suggested. Table 4.1suggested. Table 4.1 showsshows thethe tolerabletolerable concentrationconcentration
ofof somesome impurities inimpurities in mixingmixing water.water.

54. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water

55. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water

56. Qualities of WaterQualities of Water

57. Use of Sea Water for Mixing ConcreteUse of Sea Water for Mixing Concrete
• SeaSea waterwater hashas aa salinitysalinity ofof aboutabout 3.53.5 perper cent.cent. InIn
thatthat aboutabout 78%78% isis sodiumsodium chloridechloride andand 15%15% isis
chloridechloride andand sulphatesulphate ofof magnesium.magnesium. SeaSea waterwater
alsoalso containcontain smallsmall quantitiesquantities ofof sodiumsodium andand
potassiumpotassium saltssalts..
• SeaSea waterwater slightlyslightly acceleratesaccelerates thethe earlyearly strengthstrength ofof
concrete.concrete.
• ButBut itit reducesreduces thethe 2828 daysdays strengthstrength ofof concreteconcrete byby
aboutabout 1010 toto 1515 perper cent. Ifcent. If seasea waterwater cannotcannot bebe
avoidedavoided forfor makingmaking reinforcedreinforced concrete,concrete, particularparticular
precautionsprecautions shouldshould bebe takentaken toto makemake thethe concreteconcrete
densedense byby usingusing lowlow water/cementwater/cement ratioratio coupledcoupled withwith
vibrationvibration andand toto givegive anan adequateadequate covercover ofof atat leastleast 7.57.5
cm.cm.

59. Imagine concrete that looks like ordinary, plainImagine concrete that looks like ordinary, plain
gray concrete during the day, but after the lights gogray concrete during the day, but after the lights go
out, it will generate a luminescent glowout, it will generate a luminescent glow that will lastthat will last
all night long without being connected to any powerall night long without being connected to any power
source.source. Although that may sound like super-Although that may sound like super-
concrete you’d read about in a science fiction novel,concrete you’d read about in a science fiction novel,
it’s actually a possibility today thanks to the newit’s actually a possibility today thanks to the new
glow-in-the dark aggregates from Ambient Glowglow-in-the dark aggregates from Ambient Glow
Technology.Technology.

60. Glow Stone AggregatesGlow Stone Aggregates

61. Glow Stone AggregatesGlow Stone Aggregates
Designed for indoor and outdoor applications, AGT’sDesigned for indoor and outdoor applications, AGT’s
glow aggregates absorb and store natural and artificialglow aggregates absorb and store natural and artificial
light energy, from both the sun and artificial lightinglight energy, from both the sun and artificial lighting..
Once the light source is no longer present, AGT's glowOnce the light source is no longer present, AGT's glow
pigments begin releasing their stored energy.pigments begin releasing their stored energy.
They utilize a proprietary formulation of powerful,They utilize a proprietary formulation of powerful,
patented photo-luminescent pigments, so they will emitpatented photo-luminescent pigments, so they will emit
their glow for 12 hours or longer to provide a self-their glow for 12 hours or longer to provide a self-
generating ambient light source.generating ambient light source.

62. Glow Stone AggregatesGlow Stone Aggregates

63. Glow Stone AggregatesGlow Stone Aggregates
The aggregates can be seeded decoratively in aThe aggregates can be seeded decoratively in a
variety of ways, ranging from pool decks, patios andvariety of ways, ranging from pool decks, patios and
outdoor entertainment areas to kitchen countertopsoutdoor entertainment areas to kitchen countertops
and bathroom vanitiesand bathroom vanities. They can also serve as an. They can also serve as an
effective, self-emitting way-finding system in low-lighteffective, self-emitting way-finding system in low-light
areas such as stairways and hallways.areas such as stairways and hallways.

64. When it rains – look for the rainbows –When it rains – look for the rainbows –
when it'swhen it's darkdark,, look for the starslook for the stars..