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Air Voids Percent is the percentage of air voids in a compacted asphalt mixture, which affects its density and overall performance in Marshall Mix Design. Check FAQs
Vv=(Gt-Gm)100Gt
Vv - Air Voids Percent?Gt - Theoretical Specific Gravity?Gm - Bulk Specific Gravity?

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3.5Edit=(2.4Edit-2.316Edit)1002.4Edit
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Air Voids Percent Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vv=(Gt-Gm)100Gt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vv=(2.4-2.316)1002.4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vv=(2.4-2.316)1002.4
LAST Step Evaluate
Vv=3.5

Air Voids Percent Formula Elements

Variables
Air Voids Percent
Air Voids Percent is the percentage of air voids in a compacted asphalt mixture, which affects its density and overall performance in Marshall Mix Design.
Symbol: Vv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theoretical Specific Gravity
Theoretical Specific Gravity is the ratio of the mass of a solid or liquid to the mass of an equal volume of water in Marshall Mix Design.
Symbol: Gt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Bulk Specific Gravity
Bulk Specific Gravity is the ratio of the weight of a Marshall mix sample to the weight of an equal volume of water at a stated temperature.
Symbol: Gm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Air Voids Percent

​Go Percent Air Voids in Mix Given Voids in Mineral Aggregate
Vv=VMA-Vb

Other formulas in Marshall Mix Design category

​Go Bulk Specific Gravity of Mix
Gm=WmWm-Ww
​Go Voids in Mineral Aggregate
VMA=Vv+Vb
​Go Percent Bitumen Content in Mix given Voids in Mineral Aggregate
Vb=VMA-Vv
​Go Voids Filled with Bitumen
VFB=Vb100VMA

How to Evaluate Air Voids Percent?

Air Voids Percent evaluator uses Air Voids Percent = ((Theoretical Specific Gravity-Bulk Specific Gravity)*100)/Theoretical Specific Gravity to evaluate the Air Voids Percent, Air Voids Percent formula is defined as a measure of the percentage of air voids in a compacted asphalt mixture, which is an important parameter in evaluating the quality and performance of the mixture in road construction, particularly in the Marshall Mix Design method. Air Voids Percent is denoted by Vv symbol.

How to evaluate Air Voids Percent using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Air Voids Percent, enter Theoretical Specific Gravity (Gt) & Bulk Specific Gravity (Gm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Air Voids Percent

What is the formula to find Air Voids Percent?
The formula of Air Voids Percent is expressed as Air Voids Percent = ((Theoretical Specific Gravity-Bulk Specific Gravity)*100)/Theoretical Specific Gravity. Here is an example- 3.5 = ((2.4-2.316)*100)/2.4.
How to calculate Air Voids Percent?
With Theoretical Specific Gravity (Gt) & Bulk Specific Gravity (Gm) we can find Air Voids Percent using the formula - Air Voids Percent = ((Theoretical Specific Gravity-Bulk Specific Gravity)*100)/Theoretical Specific Gravity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Air Voids Percent?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Air Voids Percent-
  • Air Voids Percent=Voids in Mineral Aggregate-Percent Bitumen Content in MixOpenImg
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