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Table 1 Properties of fine aggregate.

From: Utilization of Basaltic Quarry Dust as a Partial Replacement of Cement for Hollow Concrete Block Production

Properties

Standard

Test result

Silt content (%)

ASTM C 117

4.50

Fineness modulus

ASTM C 33

2.90

Moisture content (%)

ASTM C 566

4.17

Absorption capacity (%)

ASTM C 29

14.41

Unit weight (kg/m3)

ASTM C 29

1294