The following table provides data obtained during a specific gravity and absorption test on coarse aggregate. Using the data, determine the a) apparent bulk specific gravity, b) bulk SSD specific gravity, and c) absorption of the coarse aggregate.

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The following table provides data obtained during a specific gravity and absorption test on coarse aggregate. Using the data, determine the a) apparent bulk specific gravity, b) bulk SSD specific gravity, and c) absorption of the coarse aggregate.

 

 

Mass of oven-dry test sample in air (g)
Mass of SSD test sample in air (g)
Mass of saturated test sample in water (g) 1855.8
2998.4
3038.2
Transcribed Image Text:Mass of oven-dry test sample in air (g) Mass of SSD test sample in air (g) Mass of saturated test sample in water (g) 1855.8 2998.4 3038.2
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