Bulking of Fine Aggregate

 Bulking of Fine Aggregate-

Apparatus Required:-

(1.) Container

(2.) Steel rule

(3.) Steel rod of 6mm diameter

(4.) Measuring cylinder of 250 ml capacity

(5.) Sand sample under test

(6.) Observation sheet for record the reading

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Procedure:-

(1.) To start the test, take the measuring cylinder and fill with sand up to 200 ml. graduation mark.

(2.) Now, level with steel rule without shaking the cylinder.

(3.) Transfer the sample of sand to another container.

(4.) Refill the measuring cylinder with water (up to 100 ml.)

(5.) Now, pour the sample of sand in measuring cylinder fill with water and stir it well with 6 mm diameter steel rod. So, that it is thoroughly mix with water. 

Also Read: Field Dry Density of Soil by Sand Replacement Method

(6.) Allow it for settle sometimes. You will be noted that the sand surface is now below its original level (i.e. less than 200 ml.)

(7.) Bulking of sand=200-Y /Y*100

                                = 200-150/150 *100

                                = 33.3 %

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(8.) Repeat this procedure for two more sample of fine aggregate and record the reading in the observation sheet.

(9.) The average of three reading is taken as the final result.

Bulking of fine sand:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odfz20NkzGo (Source:NCTEL)

Sl.No.	Description	Sample No.
		1	2	3
1	Volume of loose sand, ml	200	200	200
2	Volume of saturated sand(v), ml	150	156	154
3	Percentage bulking=(200-v/v)*100 (in %)	33.30%	28.20%	29.90%
4	Average Value	30.46

Also Read: Specific Gravity and Water Absorption of Coarse Aggregate 

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Ritesh Raj

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