Astm C128 Specific Gravity And Absorption Of Fine Aggregate Pdf ((hot)) Today
B = 500 g, Vp = 450 mL, C = 340 mL → Bulk SSD = 500/(110) = 4.54 (impossible – sand ~2.6). This shows C should be ~ Vp – (B/2.6).
Then: [ G_sb(SSD) = \fracBV_p - C ]
[ G_sb(SSD) = \frac\textSSD mass\textSSD mass - (\textmass pycnometer + water to mark - mass pycnometer + SSD agg + water) ] Actually, simplified: B = 500 g, Vp = 450 mL,
[ G_sb(OD) = \fracM₄V_p - C ]
[ G_sa = \fracM₄V_p - C - (B - M₄) ] Where ( B - M₄ ) = water absorbed. B = 500 g