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AASHTO T 84 / ASTM C 128

Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

This method covers the determination of bulk and apparent specific gravity, 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 degrees Fahrenheit), and the absorption of fine aggregate after 15-19 hours in water.

Equipment List

Sample Pans

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Spoons

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Hair Dryer or Fan

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Scale (0.1 g)

Scale Equipment Description
Scale Calibration Worksheet
Scale In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Conical Mold and Tamper

Conical Mold & Tamper Equipment Description
Conical Mold and Tamper Calibration Worksheet
Conical Mold and Tamper In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Pycnometer

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Thermometer

Laboratory Thermometer Equipment Description
Laboratory Thermometer Calibration Worksheet
Laboratory Thermometer In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Oven

Oven Equipment Description
Oven Calibration Worksheet
Oven In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Verify Soil/Aggregates Oven Temperature (performed by inspector)

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Sieve - #4

Coarse Sieve Equipment Description
Coarse Sieve Calibration Worksheet
Coarse Sieve In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.