DATA SHEET

Experiment Name : Specific Gravity and Absorption Capacity of Fine aggregate.

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Wt. of Avg.
Wt. of Wt. of Avg. Bulk Avg. Avg.
Wt. of OD Pycnometer Bulk Bulk App. Abso-
Pycnometer SSD Bulk Sp. App. Abso-
SL Sand, + Water + Sp. Gr. Sp. Sp. rption
+ Water, Sand, Sp. Gr. Gr. Sp. rption
A (gm) Sand, (OD) Gr. Gr. (%)
B (gm) S (gm) (OD) (SSD) Gr. (%)
C (gm) (SSD)

Sample Calculation:

Result:

Bulk specific Gravity (oven-dry basis), Sd=

 Bulk specific Gravity (saturated surface-dry basis), Ss=
 Apparent specific Gravity, Sa=
 Absorption (%) =

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Comments:

Course Teacher :
Designation :

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Signature of the Teacher

Discussion:

Assignment Questions:

1. What is the distinction between apparent and bulk specific gravity?

2. Explain the significance of specific gravity of aggregate.
3. Explain the volume change of fine aggregate with moisture content.
4. How would the determination of bulk specific gravity of fine aggregate (surface-dry
basis) be affected by the 500gm sample being drier than the surface-dry condition?
5. Would the apparent specific gravity be affected in the same manner as in question no.
04? Explain.

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