Question 1

A sample of sand has the following properties: Moist mass=625.2g, Dry

mass=589.9g, Absorption=1.6%. Please find: (a) The total moisture

content, M.C., (b) The free moisture content

Question 1 options:

(a)0.6%, (b) 0.44%

(a) 0%, (b) 4.4%

(a)6.0, (b)4.4

(a)6.0%, (b)4.4%

Question 2

Find the volume of voids in a 3 yd^3 coarse aggregate of bulk density

equal to 102 pcf. The specific gravity of the particles is 2.65.

Question 2 options:

37ft³

31ft³

35ft³

41ft³