5) A 2000 g coarse aggregate sample in SSD condition weighed 1272 g when immersed in water. The same sample when dried in oven weighed 1984 g. Calculate the SSD bulk specific gravity, apparent specific gravity, absorption capacity and dry bulk specific gravity of the aggregate.

5) A 2000 g coarse aggregate sample in SSD condition weighed 1272 g when immersed in water. The same sample when dried in oven weighed 1984 g. Calculate the SSD bulk specific gravity, apparent specific gravity, absorption capacity and dry bulk specific gravity of the aggregate.

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5) A 2000 g coarse aggregate sample in SSD condition weighed 1272 g when immersed
in water. The same sample when dried in oven weighed 1984 g. Calculate the SSD bulk specific
gravity, apparent specific gravity, absorption capacity and dry bulk specific gravity of the
aggregate.

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