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Table 3 The test of specific gravity and water absorption of coarse aggregate

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

Relative weights in dry state(gr/cm3)

2.18

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

2.27

Apparent specific gravity (gr/cm3)

2.38

The water absorbed aggregate (%)

3.8

Saturated specimen weight with dry air level (gr)

1000

Saturated specimens weight immersed in water (gr)

559

Dry specimen weight in the oven (gr)

192.6