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Relative Density/Specific Gravity of Fine and Coarse Aggregate

September 04, 2024

<div><a href="/fine-coarse-specific-gravity-of-aggregate"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/september/specific-gravity-of-agg.jpg" alt="Specific Gravity of Aggregate" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Determining relative density, or specific gravity, allows accurate conversion of volumes to gravimetric weights for proportioning materials. Learn more about relative density/specific gravity test methods and the equipment used to perform this laboratory test.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Specific Gravity , Relative Density , ASTM C127 , ASTM C128 , ASTM C566 , AASHTO T 84 , AASHTO T 85 , AASHTO T 354 , Aggregate Testing , Fine Aggregates , Coarse Aggregate

The Gilson Rice Shaker: A Versatile Tool for Specific Gravity Testing

March 07, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/testing-with-the-asphalt-rice-shaker"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/march/Blog-2024-March-Hero.jpg" alt="Asphalt Rice Shaker Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>If you regularly perform asphalt theoretical maximum specific gravity (Rice) tests, the Gilson Rice Shaker is a time-saving tool to have in your lab. Find out why this unit is the key to determining accurate specific gravity determinations for asphalt, aggregates, and soils.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Product Insights , ASTM D2041 , AASHTO T 209 , ASTM C128 , AASHTO T 84 , ASTM C188 , AASHTO T 133 , ASTM D854 , AASHTO T 100 , Asphalt Testing , Rice Test , Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity , Specific Gravity , Relative Density , Aggregate Testing , Soil Testing

Specific Gravity of Soil - Understanding ASTM & AASHTO Methods

May 04, 2021

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/blog/soil-specific-gravity-test"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/May/soil-specific-gravity715px.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Specific Gravity of Soil - Understanding ASTM / AASHTO Methods" width="715" height="393" /> </a></div><p>In this month's blog post we discuss the equipment and procedures that are used to perform the ASTM and AASHTO test method for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Resource Guide , Specific Gravity , ASTM D854 , AASHTO T 100 , Soil Testing