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Table 4 Properties of gravel and sand

From: Utilization of Various Industrial Wastes in Ordinary Concrete Under Normal Manufacturing Conditions

Test

Gravel

Sand

Specific weight

2.56

2.61

Bulk density (t/m3)

1.65

1.75

Clay and fine dust content (%)

1.6

1.5

Abrasion (Los Angeles) (%)

12.7

–

Water absorption

1.1

–

Impact value (%)

11.1

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