Good building Aggregates are aggregates which can used in general, and ideal for every kind of construction. The quality of good building aggregates are as follows,
1. Aggregate should be hard, strong, dense and durable.
2. Aggregates should be angular or irregular
3. Aggregates should be well graded.
4. Aggregates should be less porous, less voids
5. Aggregates should not be bulking sand
6. Aggregates should be free from deleterious materials.
7. Aggregates should have good crushing and impact strength.
8. Aggregates should be tough enough to bear wear and tear.
9. Aggregates should have good specific density
10. Aggregates should have good strength and form good bond strength with aggregates.