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The document describes an experiment conducted to determine the bulk density and void ratio of fine aggregates according to IS code standards. The experiment involved measuring the weight of fine aggregates in both a compacted and loosely packed state to calculate bulk density. Calculations were also shown to determine the percentage of voids in each state. The results found the bulk density and percentage of voids for compacted and loosely packed fine aggregates. In conclusion, the tests were successfully conducted according to code.

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Building Material and Testing Swathi B V

The document describes an experiment conducted to determine the bulk density and void ratio of fine aggregates according to IS code standards. The experiment involved measuring the weight of fine aggregates in both a compacted and loosely packed state to calculate bulk density. Calculations were also shown to determine the percentage of voids in each state. The results found the bulk density and percentage of voids for compacted and loosely packed fine aggregates. In conclusion, the tests were successfully conducted according to code.

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering UG Programme is NBA Accredited [Tier I] up to 2023

ONLINE LABORATORY PROCEDURE PRACTICE SESSIONS

“TITLE OF EXPERIMENT- DETERMINATION OF BULK DENSITY AND VOID


RATIO OF FINE AGGREGATES
CODE OF REFERENCE - IS: 2386(PART-III) 1963, IS: 383-1970"

Submitted by
Laboratory –in-charge Batch No--9
Mr.Vishvachetan S.G Section--B
Swathi B V -1NT19CV078
Overview
 Introduction
 Aim of the Experiment
 IS Code of Reference
 Instrument/Apparatus Used
 Detailed Procedure as per code of reference
 Observation & Tabulation
 Calculations
 Results with Units
 Inferences/Conclusion.
Introduction
• Fine aggregate: These are essentially any natural sand particle won from the land through the
mining process.
• Absolute Density: It is the mass per unit volume of the individual particles only.
• Bulk Density: It is the mass of the unit volume of bulk aggregate material. The term volume
includes the volume of the individual particles and the volume of the voids between the
particles. Bulk density is used in weight and volume batching.
• Voids: It is the space between the individual particles in a unit volume of the aggregate mass
and is not occupied by the solid mineral matter. Voids within the particles, either permeable or
impermeable are not included in the voids for the determination of bulk density by this
method.
• Bulk density also indicates the percentage of voids present in the aggregate material. This
percentage of voids affects the grading of the aggregates which is important in high strength
concrete. Bulk density also indicates the comp active effort required to compact the concrete.
AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT

To determine the bulk density and void ratio of the fine aggregates.
IS CODE OF REFERENCE

IS: 2386 (PART-III) 1963, IS: 383-1970.

part-III specific gravity, density, voids, absorption and bulking.


Instrument/Apparatus Used
Balance, Temping rod, Measuring Cylinder (3,15 or 30 litres), Shovel or Scoop, etc.

Balance
Temping rod Measuring cylinder
Theory
• Percentage of voids= (Gs-r) x100/ Gs
Where, Gs=Specific gravity of aggregate
r= Bulk density of
aggregate in kg / liter.
• Bulk density of compacted fine aggregate = (W1-W )/V
• Bulk density of loosely packed fine aggregates= (W2-W)/V
where, W=weight of empty measure in kg
W1=compacted weight in kg
W2=loose weight in kg
V= Volume of Metal measure in litre
Detailed Procedure as per code of reference

Condition of specimen: The test shall normally be carried out on dry material when determining the
voids, but when bulking tests are required material with a given percentage of moisture may be used.
1. Note down the weight of empty measuring cylinder (W).
2. Fill the one-third measuring cylinder with aggregates sample for about one third heights and tamp
evenly with 25 strokes of the rounded end of the tamping rod.
3. Add a similar quantity of aggregate as second layer and tamp it evenly with 25 strokes.
4. Fill the measuring cylinder with a third layer of aggregate up to over following and tamp it with 25
stroke.
5. Strike off the surplus aggregate using the tamping rod as a straight edge.
6. Take the weight (w1).
7. Empty the measuring cylinder and fill it again to over flowing by means of a shovel, the aggregate
being discharged from a height not exceeding 5 cm above the top of the measure.
8. Level the surface of the measure and weight it (w2).
Observation & Tabulation

• Weight of empty cylinder (W) =________kg


• Weight of empty cylinder+ Weight of compacted sample (W1)=_______kg
• Weight of empty cylinder+ Weight of loose sample (W2)=______kg
• Diameter of metal measure =_______cm
• Volume of Metal measure (v) =______litre
CALCULATIONS

• Bulk density of compacted fine aggregate = (W1-W )/V=____________kg/litre


• Bulk density of loosely packed fine aggregates= (W2-W)/V=_________kg/litre
• Percentage of voids= (Gs-r) x100/ Gs
• Percentage of voids in compacted fine aggregates=_________
• Percentage of voids in loosely packed fine aggregates=_______
Results with appropriate units
1. Bulk density of compacted fine aggregate=______Kg/litre
2. Bulk density of loosely packed fine aggregate=______kg/litre
3. Percentage of voids of C.F.A=______%
4. Percentage of voids of L.F.A=______%
Inferences/Conclusion.
Tests on bulk density and void ratio of the aggregate has been conducted
according to the code is 2386 part 3 1963 and IS code 383-1970 and found
successful.
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