In the last few decades, in connection with the development of the construction of high-rise buildings, high-strength concretes with the use of various modifying additives and fillers are gaining popularity. The consequence of this trend is an increase in the requirements for building materials from which a building or structure is being built. Articles of foreign authors were studied, which describe various approaches to the study of the mechanical properties of concrete with the addition of various additives. Having studied all scientific articles, we can conclude that thanks to various types of aggregates in the modern world, it is possible to solve issues related to the growing requirements for structures and materials from which these structures are made. By adding aggregates, it is possible to improve the physical and mechanical properties of concrete and other building materials.