Samples of coarse aggregate from a stockpile are brought to the laboratory for determination of specific gravities. The following weights are found:
Mass of moist aggregate sample as brought to the laboratory: 5,298 g
Mass of oven dried aggregate: 5,216 g
Mass of aggregates submerged in water: 3,295 g
Mass of SSD (Saturated Surface Dry) Aggregate: 5,227 g
Find
a. The aggregate bulk dry specific gravity
b. The aggregate apparent specific gravity
c. The moisture content of stockpile aggregate (report as a percent)
d. Absorption (report as percent)
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