GATE CE 2017 Set 1 — Question 32
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The following observations are made while testing aggregate for its suitability in pavement construction:i. Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air
ii. Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air
iii. Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate under water Based on the above observations, the correct statement is
ii. Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air
iii. Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate under water Based on the above observations, the correct statement is
Correct answer
(A) bulk specific gravity of aggregate = 2.5 and water absorption = 2.5\%
Solution
Given:
- (oven dry mass)
- (saturated surface dry mass in air)
- (saturated surface dry mass in water)
2.Water Absorption (\%):
Water Absorption 3.Apparent Specific Gravity ():
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