Research Article

Optimization of Mix Proportions for Novel Dry Stack Interlocking Concrete Blocks Using ANN

Table 2

Properties of coarse aggregate.

MaterialPhysical propertiesTest result

Coarse aggregateSpecific gravity (g/cc)2.80
Soundness2.58
Moisture content0.11
Water absorption (%)0.56
Bulk density loose (kg/m3)1506
Bulk density rodded (kg/m3)1750