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Table 2 The test of specific gravity and water absorption of fine aggregate

From: Combined Use of Sewage Sludge Ash and Silica Fume in Concrete

Relative weights in the dry state (gr/cm3)

2.029

The relative weights in the dry saturated state (gr/cm3)

3.39

Apparent specific gravity (gr/cm3)

2.53

The water absorbed aggregate (%)

4.2

Plyometric weight with water up to line mark (gr)

656

Saturated specimen weight with dry air level (gr)

500

The weight of the meter with water and the specimen to the mark (gr)

942

Dry specimen weight in the oven (gr)

479.8