Accurate Water Absorption Testing Made Simple

Water Absorption (WA) is a critical parameter in aggregate testing.
It indicates the porosity and moisture behavior of aggregates used in:

• DBM & BC Works

• PQC (Rigid Pavement)

• Structural Concrete

• RMC Plants

Manual calculations increase the risk of errors and reporting delays.

This Excel Auto-Calculation Format helps generate professional and accurate WA test reports within minutes.

What This Format Covers

For Coarse Aggregate (40mm, 20mm, 10mm)

✔ Oven Dry Weight
✔ SSD Weight
✔ Water Immersed Weight
✔ Water Absorption (%) Calculation

For Fine Aggregate (Sand – Pycnometer Method)

✔ Pycnometer-Based Calculation
✔ SSD Condition
✔ Water Absorption (%)
✔ Final Result Summary

Prepared strictly as per:

• IS 2386 Part 3

• MoRTH Specifications for Road & Bridge Works

Why Water Absorption is Important?

Water absorption affects:

• Concrete mix proportion

• Cement content

• Workability

• Bitumen demand

• Pavement durability

High WA may indicate porous or weak aggregate.

Accurate values are essential for mix design approval and QA compliance.

What You Will Receive

✔ Separate Calculation Sheets for:

• 40mm Aggregate

• 20mm Aggregate

• 10mm Aggregate

• Fine Aggregate (Sand)

✔ Auto Calculation Formulas
✔ Ready-to-Print Lab Report Format
✔ Sample Filled Data
✔ Lifetime Usage

Simply enter measured weights → Results calculate automatically.

 Suitable For

• Highway QA/QC Engineers

• EPC Contractors

• Bituminous Plant Engineers

• Concrete Lab Technicians

• Consultants

• Engineering Students

Applicable for:

• DBM

• BC

• PQC

• Structural Concrete

• NHAI & State Highway Projects

Technical Specifications

Why Engineers Prefer This Format

✔ Saves 30–45 minutes per test
✔ Reduces human errors
✔ Professional consultant-ready reporting
✔ Improves lab efficiency
✔ Covers all major aggregate sizes in one file

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• Instant download after payment

• No physical shipment

• One-time purchase

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