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Cement bulk density 1

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guying

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Hi,
I need to know de bulk density of the cement when in a silo.
Could anyone help me.
Tanks

Guy
 
According to ACI 313-97....

(Cement, clinker)
Density - 88#/ft^3
Internal Friction phi - 33 degrees
Effective Internal Friction delta - 42-52 degrees
Friction against wall mu prime - .6 concrete, .3 steel

(Cement, portland)
Density - 84 - 100 #/ft^3
Internal Friction phi - 24 -30 degrees
Effective Internal Friction delta - 40-50 degrees
Friction against wall mu - .4 - .8 concrete, .3 steel
 
Thank you sir.
 
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