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Relative Density and Water Absorption of Aggregates Lab Report
Relative Density and Water Absorption of Aggregates Lab Report
Relative Density and Water Absorption of Aggregates Lab Report
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the relative density (dry density, saturated density, and apparent
density) of the coarse aggregates and the fine aggregates. Also, to find out the water
REFERENCE:
ASTM Standard C127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
ASTM Standard C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
EQUIPMENT:
2 Newsprint
2 Containers
PROCEDURE:
Container C, and Container D, weigh each of the tin cans to be used, and record
its mass.
2. Using rubber gloves, obtain samples of gravel which was immersed for only 1
hour (Container C) and sand which was immersed in water also in 1 hour
(Container D) and place each samples on its respective rectangular tin cans.
4. Remove the aggregate samples from its respective containers and leave it
exposed to air away from direct sunlight for about 5-10 minutes using
newsprints.
5. While letting the aggregate samples dry to air, fill the other two rectangular tin
cans (Containers A and B) with water, weigh it, and record it mass (Mass C).
6. After that, empty the containers with water and return the air dried aggregate
samples on its particular containers, weigh the samples, and record its mass
(Mass A).
7. Put the aggregate samples in the oven and let it dry for 24 hours.
8. After 24 hours in the oven, take the aggregate sample out, let it cool, weigh it,
Calculations: