Research Article

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of RCB Masonry Containing Three Rows of Holes

Table 2

Physical properties of aggregates.

TypeSize (mm)Apparent density (kg/m3)Bulk density (kg/m3)Water absorption (%)Crush indexFineness modulus

Recycled fine aggregates0–52489.61141.510.9121.702.78
Natural fine aggregates0–52724.81448.41.022.18
Recycled coarse aggregates5–102521.71096.13.5024.74
Natural coarse aggregates5–102801.81407.00.475.99