TEST 2: Specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate MUST be based
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TEST 2: Specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate
MUST be based on the experimental data and need to be compared with the range of value from text/ publication.
3. What are the Factors affecting the test results for specific gravity and water absorption?( I have attached the values of the test result)( Material:
3kg of coarse aggregate witha nominal size of 19mm was used) Any additional info required please let me know.. thank you
cl tems Weight of basket and daaadtes iwatr w 216S.2 dd tiay in aicw 32 81. 8 322.8c lass oF Ove di test Smple iain 24873 25 31 7 2· 39 Rect ive ansi 2e lotive dnsd ti u 6. 3042%Explanation / Answer
Answer:- Factors affecting value of specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate:-
(1) Temperature
(2) Entrapped air in coarse aggregate
(3) humidity
(4) size of aggregate
(5) accuracy of apparatus
Specific gravity of coarse aggregate should be between 2.4 to 2.9
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