A saturated aggregate sample with an absolute volume of 5.05x10^-5 m^3 has a mass of 178 g before drying and 139 g after drying in an oven. Assume the water absorption by volume to be 59.18%. Determine the following: a. Specific gravity of the solid particles b. Mass specific gravity c. Void Ratio d. Porosity

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A saturated aggregate sample with an absolute volume of 5.05x10^-5 m^3 has
a mass of 178 g before drying and 139 g after drying in an oven. Assume the
water absorption by volume to be 59.18%. Determine the following:
a. Specific gravity of the solid particles
b. Mass specific gravity
c. Void Ratio
d. Porosity
Transcribed Image Text:A saturated aggregate sample with an absolute volume of 5.05x10^-5 m^3 has a mass of 178 g before drying and 139 g after drying in an oven. Assume the water absorption by volume to be 59.18%. Determine the following: a. Specific gravity of the solid particles b. Mass specific gravity c. Void Ratio d. Porosity
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