Calculate the bulk specific gravity of combined aggregate if you know the specific gravities of coarse aggregate (C), fine aggregate (F) and Mineral Filler (MF) are 2.61, 2.63 and 2.71 respectively. The percent for C, F, and MF can be determined based on the gradation shown below

Calculate the bulk specific gravity of combined aggregate if you know the specific gravities of coarse aggregate (C), fine aggregate (F) and Mineral Filler (MF) are 2.61, 2.63 and 2.71 respectively. The percent for C, F, and MF can be determined based on the gradation shown below

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Calculate the bulk specific gravity of
combined aggregate if you know the
specific gravities of coarse
aggregate (C), fine aggregate (F) and
Mineral Filler (MF) are 2.61, 2.63 and
2.71 respectively. The percent for C, F,
and MF can be determined based on
the gradation shown below
Sieve size (in)
Cumulative
retained weight
(gm )
3/4
1/2
60
3/8
240
1/4
480
No.4
720
No.30
960
No.200
1128
pan
1200

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