Objective
Determination of unit weight or bulk density and void of aggregates.
Equipments
Name | Capacity |
1. Balance | Sensitive to 0.5% of weight of material |
2. Cylindrical metal measure | Of 3 litre capacity (for fine aggregate)
Of 15 litre capacity (for aggregate upto 40mm) |
3. Tamping rod | 16 mm dia. and 60 cm long |
Sample Preparation
- Take the required amount of test sample form the bulk sample using any sample reduction method.
- The test is normally carried out on dry material, but when bulking tests are required, material with a given percentage of moisture may be used.
A. Procedure for Compacted Bulk Density
- Measure the volume of the cylindrical metal measure by pouring water into the metal measure and record the volume “V” in litre.
- Fill the cylindrical metal measure about one-third full with thoroughly mixed aggregate and tamp it 25 times using tamping bar.
- Add another layer of one-third volume of aggregate in the metal measure and give another 25 strokes of tamping bar.
- Finally fill aggregate in the metal measure to over-flowing and tamp it 25 times.
- Remove the surplus aggregate using the tamping rod as a straightedge.
- Determine the weight of the aggregate in the measure and record that weight “W” in kg.
Calculation for Compacted Bulk Density
Compacted unit weight or bulk density = W/V
Where,
W = Weight of compacted aggregate in cylindrical metal measure, kg
V = Volume of cylindrical metal measure, litre
Calculation of Voids
The percentage of voids is calculated as follows
Percentage of voids = [(G – ϒ)/G]*100
Where
G = Specific gravity of the aggregate
ϒ = Bulk density in kg/litre
B. Procedure for Loose Bulk Density
- Measure the volume of the cylindrical metal measure by pouring water into the metal measure and record the volume “V” in litre.
- Fill the cylindrical measure to overflowing by means of a shovel or scoop, the aggregate being discharged from a height not exceeding 5 cm above the top of the measure
- Level the top surface of the aggregate in the metal measure, with a straightedge or tamping bar.
- Determine the weight of the aggregate in the measure and record the weight “W” in kg.
Calculation for Loose Bulk Density
Loose unit weight or bulk density = W/V
Where,
W = Weight of loose aggregate in cylindrical metal measure, kg
V = Volume of cylindrical metal measure, litre
Calculation of Voids
The percentage of voids is calculated as follows
Percentage of voids = [(G – ϒ)/G]*100
Where
G = Specific gravity of the aggregate
ϒ = Bulk density in kg/litre
Result
The bulk density is reported in kg/litre to the nearest 0.01 kg
The percentage of voids is reported to the nearest whole number.
Mention whether the aggregate is
(a) oven dry,
(b) saturated and surface dry or
(c) with a given percentage of moisture.
Pls include IS specification also
which bulk density (compacted/uncompacted) should be taken for calculating percentage of voids?
which density is more loose or compacted?And also which is more prefer for finding density of aggregate ? why?
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