Table 2 Properties of fine and coarse aggregates.

From: Analysing the influence of ground granulated blast furnace slag and steel fibre on RC beams flexural behaviour

Parameter

Fine aggregate

Coarse aggregate

Loose bulk density (kg/m3)

1510

1495

Compacted bulk density (kg/m3)

1620

1715

% of voids

42.47

36.18

Fineness modulus

2.44

7.23

Specific gravity

2.63

2.71

Water absorption (%)

1.13

0.44

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