4. An aggregate blend of 40% sand and 60% gravel has a unit weight of 1,920 kg/m3. If the bulk specific gravity of the sand is 2.60 and of the gravel is 2.70, calculate the volume percent of void space in the blend.

4. An aggregate blend of 40% sand and 60% gravel has a unit weight of 1,920 kg/m3. If the bulk specific gravity of the sand is 2.60 and of the gravel is 2.70, calculate the volume percent of void space in the blend.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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