Specific Gravity And Water Absorption Of Aggregates

Standards IS 2386 PART III EN 1097 6 12390 7 Specification Specific Gravity Frame is used in conjunction with a suitable electronic balance for specific gravity determination of fresh and hardened concrete and aggregates The buoyancy balance system consists of a rigid support frame incorporating a water tank mounted on a platform A mechanical lifting device is used to raise the water tank through the frame height immersing the specimen suspended below the balance The balance supplied may also be used as a standard weighing device thus providing a versatile and comprehensive weighing system in the laboratory Specification The outfit comprises of Electronic balance capacity 15 kg Least Count 0 5 gram provision is made in this balance to suspend density basket under material pan This balance is mounted on an angle iron frame stand 1 No Density basket 200 mm diameter x 200 mm height 3 35 mm 1 No GI Tray of area not less than 450 cm sq 1 no Absorbent cloths 75cm x 45cm 2 Nos Technical Specifications of Specific Gravity Frame Dimensions 600 x 500 x 1100 mm Weigth approx 25 kg