Table 3 Physical properties of coarse, fine and coconut shell aggregate.
Physical property | Coarse aggregate | Fine aggregate | Coconut shell |
|---|---|---|---|
Bulk density(kg/m3) | 1720 | 1586 | 654 |
Moisture content | 1.25% | 1.8% | Nil |
Absorption capacity | 2.13% | 5.28% | 0.6 |
Fineness modulus | 4.7 | 2.93 | 5.2 |
Particle size | 12.5Â mm to 4.75Â mm | 4.75Â mm to 0.75 | 12.5Â mm to 4.75Â mm |
