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free-flowing condition. The specimen is called saturated surface dry (SSD) when it has reached a
surface dry condition.
4. Weigh the SSD sample, W2.
5. Fill the pycnometer with water to the top and weigh, W3.
6. Remove part of the water from the pycnometer, and put the SSD sample into it. then Fill with
additional water to approximately 90 percent of its capacity. And agitate the pycnometer to
eliminate all air bubbles. Bring the water level in the pycnometer to its calibrated capacity.
7. Determine the total weight of the pycnometer, specimen, and water, W4.
8. Remove the sample from the pycnometer and dry to constant weight at a temperature of 110°C,
cool, and weigh, W5.
9. Calculate the specific gravity and absorption.
Note:
𝑊1
Bulk Specific Gravity Dry, = 𝑊3 + 𝑊2 − 𝑊4
𝑊2
Bulk Specific Gravity SSD, = 𝑊3 + 𝑊2 − 𝑊4
𝑊5
Apparent Specific Gravity, = 𝑊3 + 𝑊5 − 𝑊4
𝑊2 − 𝑊5
Water Absorption Capacity, = × 100
𝑊5
Note:
𝑊1
Bulk Specific Gravity Dry, = 𝑊2 − 𝑊3
𝑊2
Bulk Specific Gravity SSD, = 𝑊2 − 𝑊3
𝑊4
Apparent Specific Gravity, = 𝑊4 − 𝑊3
𝑊2 − 𝑊4
Water Absorption Capacity, = × 100
𝑊4
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Course: CE 405 Experiment No.: 3
Group No.: 4 Section: CE41FA3
Group Members: Date Performed: JULY 9,2018
ORTEGA, DENISE VILLANUEVA, JOHN CARLO Date Submitted: JULY 30, 2018
VALDEZ, VANESSA MEJIA, KENNETH Instructor: ENGR. CAROLINE A. ASUNCION
TEJADA, ALEJO PANER, BIANCA
PRANGAN, KENNETH
6. Data and Results:
6.1 Computation
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7. Conclusion:
We therefore conclude that different equipment, apparatus, and methods can be used in determining the
specific gravity, different states of Specific gravity, and water absorption capacity of aggregates. For fine
aggregates, the sample is stirred frequently to have a saturated surface dry specimen. While in coarse
aggregates, you’ll need to roll the sample to a large absorbent cloth to gain a saturated surface dry specimen.
Since fine aggregates are grain size particle, you can use pycnometer to immerse the sample to the water.
For coarse aggregates, you will need a wire basket and a pail to immerse the sample. The formulas used in
getting the Bulk Specific Gravity Dry, Bulk Specific Gravity SSD, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Water
Absorption Capacity differ according to the kind of aggregate.
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8. Assessment:
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