In Partial Fulfillment of

The Requirements for the Course

Construction Materials and Testing Laboratory (CECMAT1L)

Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Engineering
National University - Fairview

MOISTURE CONTENT OF AGGREGATES

Section:

CE23

Submitted by:

Banez, Alexa Marie

Dahiroc, Janine Alyssa
Garcia, Shakira Amber
Santos, Jeanne Russell

Submitted to:

Engr. Rogel Exequiel E. Talagtag

Date Submitted:

November 11, 2023

 I. Introduction

In the engineering sector, aggregate water content is vital since it affects the strength and
longevity of asphalt and concrete mixtures. Typically made up of different minerals and materials,
aggregates can have a wide range of moisture contents depending on storage, transit, and weather.
Aggregate concerns resulting from excessive moisture content include reduced strength, increased
shrinkage, and difficulties with workability. However, insufficient moisture might cause improper
mixing and inadequate cement paste-aggregate bonding, which can compromise the construction's
structural integrity.

Maintaining the proper moisture content in aggregates is crucial for construction. Aggregates that
have been properly dried or pre-wetted can aid in regulating the water-to-cement ratio and
guaranteeing that the mixture will have the required strength and durability. The industry uses a
variety of methods, like air-drying or soaking aggregates before use, to accomplish this. Because
excessively wet or dry aggregates can result in expensive rework and structural issues, accurate
determination of moisture content is crucial. As a result, accurate moisture content measurement and
control are essential steps in the building process that enhance the general performance and durability
of infrastructure projects.

II. Summary of Experiment

III. Data
 1 2 3

Wwet 119 g 139 g 122 g

Wdry 92 g 111 g 93 g

Wcontainer 20 g 21 g 21 g

Wwater 20 g

W% 24.11% 21.21% 24.44%

Figure 1-3. Weight of container.

Figure 4-6. Weight of aggregate samples.

 Figure 7-9. Weight of aggregate samples with 20 ml of water.

Figure 10-12. Weight of aggregate samples after moisture removed.

IV. Computations

Moisture Content of Aggregates

Wwater
w %=
Wsoil
P = force (N) applied at the fracture point
A = the cross-sectional area (mm)
σ = tensile strength
SAMPLE 1:
119 g−92 g
w %= ×100
20 g+92 g
= 24.11%
SAMPLE 2:
 139 g−111 g
w %= × 100
21 g+111 g

= 21.21%
SAMPLE 3:
122 g−93 g
w %=
21 g+93 g
= 25.44%

V. Findings
VI. Conclusion

VII. Things Learned from the Experiment

VIII. Reference