List of Aggregates Tests
List of Aggregates Tests
1) Sand equivalent:
Description: The sand equivalent test quantifies the relative abundance of sand versus clay in soil. The test is used to
qualify aggregates for applications where sand is desirable but fines and dust are not.
Apparatus needed:
-Stock solution
-Distilled water
-Oven
- Weighing balance
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Sample No. A B
Sand Reading
Clay reading @ 20min
Sand Equivalent Value (SE)
Average Sand Equivalent Value
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1 T he report shall not be reproduced In parts (except full) without the written permission of the Issuing authority-(Cpy's name)
2 T his report only pertains to the sample(s) supplied by the client and the conditions under which sample(s) were tested.
3 T he results/measurements are traceable to lnternallonal Standard.
4 T he absence of a customer signature does not Invalidate the complet e approval/validation process for (Company's name).
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2) Sieve Analysis and fineness modulus:
Description: The sieve analysis determines the gradation (the distribution of aggregate particles, by size, within a
given sample) in order to determine compliance with design, production control requirements, and verification
specifications.
Apparatus needed:
-Oven
- Weighing balance
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Sieve Size (mm)
High Limit Low Limit Passing %
Sieve Sizes 0.150 0.300 0.600 1.18 2.36 5.00 10.0 12.5 20.0 25.0
High Limit 5.0 25.0 70.0 100 100.0
Low Limit 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 100.0
Passing % 1.9 12.5 39.7 93.4 100.0
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Sieve Size (mm)
High Limit Low Limit Passing %
Sieve Sizes 0.150 0.300 0.600 1.18 2.36 5.00 10.0 12.5 20.0 25.0
High Limit 5.0 25.0 70.0 100 100.0
Low Limit 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 100.0
Passing % 0.3 3.4 98.2 100 100.0
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Sieve Size BS EN Pan 150m 300m 600m 1.18mm 2.36mm 5mm 10mm
Retained Weight (g) 127.3 87.9 142.3 152.5 153.4 276.8 12.1 0.0
Retained Weight % 13.4 9.2 14.9 16.0 16.1 29.1 1.3 0.0
Cum. Retained % 100.0 86.6 77.4 62.5 46.4 30.3 1.3 0.0
Passing % 0.0 13.4 22.6 37.5 53.6 69.7 98.7 100
BS812 Part 103 limits ------ 0--10 10--30 35--60 55--90 75--100 90--100 100
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Sieve Size (mm)
High Limit Low Limit Passing %
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Disclaimer Statement:
1 T he report shall not be reproduced In parts (except full) without the written permission of the Issuing authority-(Cpy's name)
2 T his report only pertains to the sample(s) supplied by the client and the conditions under which sample(s) were tested.
3 T he results/measurements are traceable to lnternallonal Standard.
4 T he absence of a customer signature does not Invalidate the complete approval/validation process for (Company's name).
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3) Specific Gravity and water absorption: (Relative density)
Description: specific gravity is the ratio of mass of an aggregate to the mass of a volume of water equal to the volume
of the aggregate particles.
Aggregate absorption is the increase in mass due to water in the pores of the material. Aggregate absorption is a
useful quality because: High values can indicate non-durable aggregate.
Both specific gravity and absorption values are essential to calculate the volume of a concrete mix design.
Apparatus needed:
- Pycnometer jar.
-Drying cloth
-Fiole Jaugee
- Weighing balance
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Pycometer No.
SSD Weight (g) W1
Pycometer + Aggregate + Water (g) W2
Weight of pycometer+Water (g) W3
Weight of dry aggregate (g)
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4) Bulk density:
Description: The bulk density or unit weight of an aggregate is the mass or weight of the aggregate that is required to
fill a container of a specified unit volume
Apparatus needed:
- Tamping rod
-Oven
- Weighing balance
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BULK DENSITY
TEST DATE DATE O F RECEIPT:
CO MPANY TEST METHO D: AST M C 29/ BS EN 1097 -3 : 1998
SAMPLE PRO JECT:
TEST LO C ATIO N TEST EO UIPMENT NUMBER:
CUSTO MER'S ADDRESS SAMPLED LO C ATIO N: EKO ATLANTIC
REPO RT NUMBER ISSUE DATE:
ENVIRO NMENTAL CO NDITIO N J0B NO :
QUANTITATIVE EXAMINATION
Sample Type 3/4'' 3/4''
Weight of Container (g) W1
Volume of container (cm) V
Weight of Container + Sample (g) W2
Bulk Density = [W2-W1 ]/V
Average Bulk Density
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5) Fine content:
Description: Material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve can be separated from larger particles much more
efficiently and completely by wet sieving than through the use of dry sieving. Therefore, when accurate
determinations of material finer than 75 μm in fine or coarse aggregate are desired, this test method is used
on the sample prior to dry sieving in accordance with Test Method C136
Apparatus needed:
-75-μm sieve
- Water
- Weighing balance
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FINE CONTENT
TEST DATE DATE O F REC EIPT:
CO MPANY TEST METHO D: AST M C117
SAMPLE PRO JECT:
TEST LO CATIO N TEST EO UIPMENT NUMBER:
CUSTO MER'S ADDRESS SAMPLED LO CATIO N:
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Sample No. 1 2 3
Dry weight (g)
Weight after washing (g)
Sand Fine %
Sample No. 1 2 3
Dry weight (g)
Weight after washing (g)
Stone dust Fine %
Sample No. 1 2 3
Dry weight (g)
Weight after washing (g)
3/4'' Fine %
Sample No. 1 2 3
Dry weight (g)
Weight after washing (g)
3/8'' Fine %
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6) Organic content:
Description: Organic impurities, usually in the form of tannic acid and its derivatives, are typically present in
fine aggregates such as sand. These may interfere with the chemical reaction of hydration and may effect
the strength of the mortar or concrete where the aggregates are used.
Apparatus needed:
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ORGANIC CONTENT
TEST DATE DATE O F RECEIPT:
C O MPANY TEST METHO
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D:M C40/C40M / BS 882 (1992)
SAMPLE PRO JECT:
TEST LO C ATIO N TEST EO UIPMENT NUMBER:
C USTO MER SAMPLED LO C ATIO N: EKO ATLANTIC
ADDRESS ISSUE DATE:
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1 C HLO RIDE
2 SULPHATE
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7) Shell content:
Apparatus needed:
- cleaning brushes
-Oven
- Weighing balance
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1 BEACH SAND
2 SHARP SAND
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8) Moisture content:
Description: This test method is sufficiently accurate for usual purposes, such as adjusting batch quantities
of ingredients for concrete. It will generally measure the moisture in the test sample more reliably than the
sample can be made to represent the aggregate supply. In cases where the aggregate itself is altered by
heat, or where more refined measurement is required, the test should be conducted using a ventilated,
controlled temperature oven.
Apparatus needed:
-Oven
-Stainless bowls
- Weighing balance
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MOISTURE CONTENT
TEST DATE DATE O F RECEIPT:
CO MPANY TEST METHO D: AST M C566 / BS EN 1097-2008
SAMPLE PRO JECT:
TEST LO CATIO N TEST EO UIPMENT NUMBER:
CUSTO MER'S ADDRESS SAMPLED LO C ATIO N: EKO ATLANTIC
REPO RT NUMBER ISSUE DATE:
ENVIRO NMENTAL CO NDITIO N J0B NO :
QUANTITATIVE EXAMINATION
Container No.
Mass of wet Aggregate + container (g) M2
Mass of wet Aggregate + container (g) M3
Mass of container (g) M1
Mass of Moisture (M 2 -M 3 )
Mass of dry aggregate (g) (M 3 -M 1 )
Moisture content % W = [(M2 - M3)/(M3 - M1)]*100
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9) Aggregates crushing value and 10% fines value:
Description: The ACV test requires a standard load of 400 kN to be applied over a period of 10 minutes
while the TFV test measures the force required to produce a specified depth of plunger penetration.
Apparatus needed:
-Steel containers
- Plunger
-Tamping rod
-Compression machine
- Weighing balance
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10 % FINES VALUE
TEST DATE DATE O F RECEIPT:
CO MPANY TEST METHO D: AST M D 5821/BS 812-110:1990
SAMPLE PRO JEC T:
TEST LO CATIO N TEST EO UIPMENT NUMBER:
CUSTO MER'S ADDRESS SAMPLED LO CATIO N: EKO ATLANTIC
REPO RT NUMBER ISSUE DATE:
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QUANTITATIVE EXAMINATION
100KN SIZE
Weight of Sample (g) W1
Weight passing separation sieve (2.36mm) (g) W2
Agggregate Crush Value % (W2/W1)*100
200KN SIZE
Weight of Sample (g) W1
Weight passing separation sieve (2.36mm) (g) W2
Agggregate Crush Value % (W2/W1)*100
300KN SIZE
Weight of Sample (g) W1
Weight passing separation sieve (2.36mm) (g) W2
Agggregate Crush Value % (W2/W1)*100
400KN SIZE
Weight of Sample (g) W1
Weight passing separation sieve (2.36mm) (g) W2
Agggregate Crush Value % (W2/W1)*100
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Load 300 400 500
10% FV = KN
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10) Flakiness index:
Description: The flakiness index is defined as the percentage (by mass) of stones in an aggregate having an
ALD of less than 0.6 times their average dimension. Flaky aggregates tend to produce seals with less voids
due to their tendency to pack more tightly than cubical aggregates, consequently flaky particles require less
binder.
Apparatus needed:
-Flakiness Gauge
- Weighing balance
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TEST
Total mass of test sample (A) = 895.0g
BS Test Sieve Mass Retained on BS test sieve, g Mass passing flakiness gauge (B), g
63.0mm/50.0mm
50.0mm/37.5mm
37.5mm/28.0mm
28.0mm/20.0mm
20.0mm/14.0mm
14.0mm/10.0mm
10.0mm/6.30mm
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11) Elongation index:
Description: An aggregate is classified as being elongated if it has a length (greatest dimension) of more
than 1.8 of its mean sieve size. The elongation index of an aggregate sample is found by separating the
elongated particles and expressing their mass as a percentage of the mass of the sample tested.
Apparatus needed:
-Length Gauge
- Weighing balance
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50.0mm/37.5mm
37.5mm/28.0mm
28.0mm/20.0mm
20.0mm/14.0mm
14.0mm/10.0mm
10.0mm/6.30mm
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12) Clay lumps and friable particles:
Description: Friable particles are defined as particles which vary from the basic aggregate particles in that
they may either readily disintegrate under normal handling and mixing pressures imposed upon them by
construction procedures, or break down after being incorporated into the work
Apparatus needed:
-Weighing balance
-Sieves
-Oven
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13) Potential Alkali-Silica reactivity:
Mortar-Bar Method
Description: Alkali–silica reaction takes place between alkalis (Na2O and K2O) from cement or other
sources and certain reactive silica minerals present in the coarse or fine aggregates. The chemical reaction
can result in abnormal expansion and cracking of concrete.
Apparatus needed:
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14) Sulfate content:
Description: Alkali–silica reaction takes place between alkalis (Na2O and K2O) from cement or other sources and
certain reactive silica minerals present in the coarse or fine aggregates. The chemical reaction can result in abnormal
expansion and cracking of concrete.
Apparatus needed:
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15) Chloride:
Description: This method provides a measurement of water-soluble chloride salts present in a soil or aggregate
sample. It is based on the Volhard method.
Apparatus needed:
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16) Soundness of aggregates:
Description: Soundness is the percentage loss of material from an aggregate blend during the sodium or
magnesium sulphate soundness test. This test, which is specified in ASTM C88, estimates the resistance of
aggregate to in-service weathering. It can be performed on both coarse and fine aggregate.
Apparatus needed:
-Sieves
-Weighing balance
-Oven
-Hydrometer
-solution bucket
-washing bucket
-thermometer
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