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Objectives
1. To perform and understand the procedure for determining the specific
gravity and absorption of coarse aggregates
2. To understand the importance of SSD in determining absorption capacity of
aggregate
3. To determine the ff. properties of a coarse aggregate sample:
a. Apparent Specific gravity
b. Bulk Specific gravity in SSD condition
c. Bulk Specific gravity in oven dry condition
d. Absorption
Procedures
References:
Laboratory Manual in Material Testing by Engr. Marie Fe Y. Lacsado