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In batching of aggregates the moisture content is expected to bein saturated surface dry condition. However, in a concreteproduction, the actual moisture content of coarse aggregate on thesite just before the batching measured as 8%, and its saturatedsurface dry condition requires 5% moisture content. If1000kg/m3 of coarse aggregate and 220kg/m3 offree water is needed for a concrete production, how many kg ofcoarse aggregate and water is to be placed into the mixer for onem3 of concrete production?

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Solution the values given in the question are as follows actual moisture content of coarse aggregate on site just before batching8 surface saturated dry condition moisture of coarse aggregate5 coarse aggregate used for 1 m3 of concrete1000 kg free water used for 1 m3    See Answer
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