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At higher shear rates many of the investigated variables had small effects, whereas at lower shear rates variables had large effects. Using the Krieger-Dougherty model, it was possible to predict the rheology of concrete from paste viscosity and properties of the aggregate. Additionally, an empirical model created from this research successfully predicted the yield stress for concrete from the yield stress of the paste and certain aggregate parameters. As a final result a process is suggested for mix design based on rheology.","abstract_html":"The rheology of concrete is investigated in this work. The method involves using a partial experimental matrix that considers the effects of sand content, water/cement ratio, coarse aggregate type, fly ash content and the addition of a superplasticizer on the rheological parameters of yield stress, plastic viscosity, and apparent viscosity. 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