Volume reduction coefficient for aggregate base course

[ceekay]

I wanted to find out about the coefficient or the volume reduction percentage to used for for aggregate base course.

MDD - 2.37, with moisture content of 6%.

98% compaction of MDD is require

 

[GoldDredger]

sounds like a homework assignment.

 

[fattdad]

I think students would understand that numbers must be referenced with their appropriate units though. . .

f-d

¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!

 

[Ron]

Use weight-volume relationships for before and after conditions. That will give you the appropriate factor. If this is a homework problem, don't post again.

Hint provided, you solve it.