1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the average
density of a quantity of fine aggregate particles (not including
the volume of voids between the particles), the relative density
(specific gravity), and the absorption of the fine aggregate.
Depending on the procedure used, the density, in kg/m3(lb/ft3)
is expressed as oven-dry (OD), saturated-surface-dry (SSD), or
as apparent density. Likewise, relative density (specific gravity),
a dimensionless quality, is expressed as OD, SSD, or as
apparent relative density (apparent specific gravity). The OD
density and OD relative density are determined after drying the
aggregate. The SSD density, SSD relative density, and absorption
are determined after soaking the aggregate in water for a
prescribed duration.