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Flakiness Index Test

The document describes the procedure for determining the flakiness index of coarse aggregate samples. The flakiness index test involves sieving aggregate samples through various sized sieves to separate fractions. Each fraction is then passed through a metal gauge with elongated slots to determine the percentage of material that is flaky, defined as the weight that passes through the slots. The flaky material from each fraction is weighed and summed before dividing by the total sample weight to calculate the flakiness index percentage. Relevant codes and standards like ASTM 4791-10 and IS 2386 are also referenced.

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Flakiness Index Test

The document describes the procedure for determining the flakiness index of coarse aggregate samples. The flakiness index test involves sieving aggregate samples through various sized sieves to separate fractions. Each fraction is then passed through a metal gauge with elongated slots to determine the percentage of material that is flaky, defined as the weight that passes through the slots. The flaky material from each fraction is weighed and summed before dividing by the total sample weight to calculate the flakiness index percentage. Relevant codes and standards like ASTM 4791-10 and IS 2386 are also referenced.

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Transportation Engineering Laboratory, IITG

EXPERIMENT NO.
NAME OF THE EXPERIMENT: FLAKINESS INDEX TEST
AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To determine the Flakiness Index of the given
sample of coarse aggregate.
TEST DESCRIPTION:
In order to calculate the flakiness index of the entire sample of aggregates,
first the weight of each fraction of aggregate passing and retained on the
specified set of sieves is noted. Each piece of these are tried to be passed
through the slot of the specified thickness of the thickness gauge are
found and weighed. Then the flakiness index is the total weight of the
material retained on the various thickness gauges, expressed as a
percentage of the total weight of the sample gauged.
APPARATUS REQUIRED FOR THE TEST:

A balance which is having accuracy in measuring of 0.1% of the

weight of the sample.


Metal Gauge: The metal gauge shall be of the pattern shown in Fig.
4.1 with elongated slots of dimensions as indicated. The tolerance on
dimensions shall be 0.20 mm for dimensions equal to or more than

50 mm and 0.10 mm for dimensions less than 50 mm.


Sieves: IS Sieves of sizes of 25 mm, 20 mm, 16 mm, 12.5 mm, 10
mm and 6.3 mm.

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Transportation Engineering Laboratory, IITG

Fig.1: Flakiness Index metal gauge sketch

Fig.2: Flakiness index

metal gauge

RELEVANT CODES:
ASTM 4791-10: Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles
or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate, American Society for
Testing and Materials
IS 2386 (Part I)-1963 Methods of Test for aggregates for Concrete; Particle
size and shape; Bureau of Indian Standards
PROCEDURE:
1. The sample of aggregates to be tested is sieved through a set of sieves and separated
into specified size ranges.
2. Minimum 200 pieces of any fraction to be tested are taken and weighed properly.
3. To separate the flaky material, the aggregates which pass through the appropriate
elongated slot of the thickness gauge are found.
4. The width of the appropriate slot would be 0.6 times the average of the size range.
5. The flaky material passing the appropriate slot from each size range of test aggregates
are added up and weighed.
6. This weight is then divided by the total weight of sample taken from different size
ranges and the ratio is expressed in percentage which is the required flakiness index.

PRECAUTIONS:
Use safety shoes, mask & aprons at the time of test.
Thoroughly clean & dry the gauge before testing.
Special care should be taken that no outer air enters when using the
balance.
All parts of the equipment should always be kept clean.
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After the end of the test sieve should be clean by smooth brush.

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