Structural Design Specifications - Engineering

Q1:

Moist sand may contain surface water by mass upto

A 7.5%

B 5.0%

C 2.5%

D 1.25%

ANS:C - 2.5%

7.5 %for very wet sand.
5.0 %for moderately wet sand.
1.25-2.5% for moist gravel or crushed gravel.
Coarser the aggregate, less the water it carries a/c Is code 456-2000.