Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.41QP
Aggregates from three sources having the properties shown in Table P5.41 were blended at a ratio of 25:60:15 by weight. Determine the properties of the aggregate blend.
TABLE P5.41
| Property | Aggregate 1 | Aggregate 2 | Sand |
| Coarse aggregate angularity, percent crushed faces | 73 | 95 | N/A |
| Bulk specific gravity | 2.774 | 2.390 | 2.552 |
| Apparent specific gravity | 2.810 | 2.427 | 2.684 |
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