Title:
A Simple Method for Identifying the Saturated-Surface-Dry State of Filler
Author(s):
Ole Mejlhede Jensen
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
326
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
12.1-12.10
Keywords:
filler; sand; fine aggregate; moisture content; saturated-surface-dry; water absorption
DOI:
10.14359/51710982
Date:
8/10/2018
Abstract:
This paper suggests a method for identifying the saturated-surface-dry state of filler. The technique has been tested on a material with particle sizes in the range 1-100 µm (No. 12000=3.9·10-5 in. - No. 150) where the standard methods for fine aggregate (EN and ASTM) are not operational. For fine aggregate a comparison is made between the proposed method and the EN and ASTM methods.
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