SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND WATER ABSORPTION OF AGGREGATES

Standard Used : IS 2386 (PART III) & BS 812

The buoyancy balance system consists of a rigid support frame, incorporating a water tank mounted on a platform. A mechanical lifting device is used to raise the water tank through the frame height immersing the specimen suspended below the balance. The balance supplied may also be used as a standard weighing device, thus providing a versatile and comprehensive weighing system in the laboratory

Specification: The outfit comprises of

Electronic balance, capacity 10 kg. Least Count 0.1gm, provision is made in this balance to suspend density basket under material pan. This balance is mounted on an angle iron frame stand.

Density basket.

Air tight container to suspend density basket.

GI Tray of area not less than 650 cm sq.

Absorbent cloths 75cm x 45cm.