uniform aggregate

[/ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm ˈæɡrɪɡət/]
nounpl: uniform aggregates
agregado uniforme
1. In construction and materials science, aggregate particles of similar size and composition used in concrete, asphalt, or mortar to achieve consistent material properties
The contractor specified uniform aggregate to ensure the concrete would have consistent strength throughout the structure.
O contratante especificou agregado uniforme para garantir que o concreto teria resistência consistente em toda a estrutura.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a collection of data elements that maintain identical characteristics or organizational structure
The database uses uniform aggregate objects to simplify data processing.
O banco de dados utiliza objetos de agregado uniforme para simplificar o processamento de dados.
3. In geology, rock or mineral fragments of similar grain size and mineralogical composition
Geologists analyzed the uniform aggregate composition to determine the rock's origin.
Os geólogos analisaram a composição do agregado uniforme para determinar a origem da rocha.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in engineering, construction, and materials science industries in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in construction specifications and cement industry standards. The term reflects international standardization in building materials, with similar definitions across ABNT (Brazilian standards), Eurocode, and ASTM (American standards).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uniform-sized aggregateconsistent aggregatehomogeneous aggregategraded aggregate
Antonyms / Antônimos
gap-graded aggregatemixed aggregatenon-uniform aggregateheterogeneous aggregate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agregado uniforme
Standard technical term used in construction and engineering contexts
São Paulo
agregado uniforme
Commonly used in construction and cement industry specifications
Portugal
agregado uniforme
Used in Portuguese engineering standards and EU construction regulations
USA
uniform aggregate
Technical term in ASTM standards for construction materials

Related Words

aggregate gradationparticle size distributionconcrete mix designcoarse aggregatefine aggregategrading curve

Related Idioms & Phrases

uniform aggregate size
uniform aggregate grading
meeting uniform aggregate specifications
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