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Answer:
The theoretical maximum specific gravity at 6.5% binder content is 2.44.
Explanation:
Given the specific gravity at 5.0 % binder content 2.495
Therefore
95 % mix + 5 % binder gives S.G. = 2.495
Where the binder is S.G. = 1, Therefore
Per 100 mass unit we have (Mx + 5)/(Vx + 5) = 2.495
(95 +5)/(Vx +5) = 2.495
2.495 × (Vx + 5) = 100
Vx =35.08 to 95
Or density of mix = Mx/Vx = 95/35.08 = 2.7081
Therefore when we have 6.5 % binder content, we get
Per 100 mass unit
93.5 Mass unit of Mx has a volume of
Mass/Density = 93.5/2.7081 = 34.526 volume units
Therefore we have
At 6.5 % binder content.
(100 mass unit)/(34.526 + 6.5) = 2.44
The theoretical maximum specific gravity at 6.5% binder content = 2.44.
