Research Article

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

Table 3

Properties of crushed stone aggregate.

MaterialPhysical propertiesTest result

Crushed stone aggregate (FA)Specific gravity (g/cc)2.71
Bulking (%)9.56
Moisture content0.32
Water absorption (%)2.08
Bulk density (kg/m3)1678
Silt content1.35
Soundness1.12