The following weights were found while determining the different specific gravities of a sample of coarse aggregate: Mass of moist coarse aggregate sample as brought to the laboratory: 5,298 g. Mass of oven dried aggregate: 5,200 g. Mass of aggregate submerged in water: 3,300 g. Mass of SSD aggregate: 5,220 g. Find the bulk saturated surface dry specific gravity.     2.718     2.715     2.223     3.103

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The following weights were found while determining the different specific gravities of a sample of coarse aggregate:

Mass of moist coarse aggregate sample as brought to the laboratory: 5,298 g.

Mass of oven dried aggregate: 5,200 g.

Mass of aggregate submerged in water: 3,300 g.

Mass of SSD aggregate: 5,220 g.

Find the bulk saturated surface dry specific gravity.

   

2.718

   

2.715

   

2.223

   

3.103

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