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Different Test On Aggregates

The document discusses various tests performed on aggregates to determine their properties and suitability for use in concrete. It describes tests to determine flaky and elongated particles, angularity, crushing value, impact value, abrasion resistance, alkali-silica reactivity, and soundness. The tests are specified in ASTM standards and include procedures to classify aggregates based on size, shape, strength, and chemical reactions.

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Different Test On Aggregates

The document discusses various tests performed on aggregates to determine their properties and suitability for use in concrete. It describes tests to determine flaky and elongated particles, angularity, crushing value, impact value, abrasion resistance, alkali-silica reactivity, and soundness. The tests are specified in ASTM standards and include procedures to classify aggregates based on size, shape, strength, and chemical reactions.

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Flaky Aggregate

ASTM D 4791

The aggregate is said to be flaky when its least


dimension is less than 3/5th (or 60%) of its
mean dimension. Mean dimension is the
average size through which the particles pass Less than 15% is preferable.
and the sieve size on which these are retained. Over 35% is undesirable.
For example, mean size of the particles passing
through 25 mm sieve and retained on 20 mm
sieve is (20+25)/2=22.5 mm. if the least
dimension is less than 3/5 x (22.5) = 13.5 mm,
then the material is classified as flaky. Flaky
aggregate tends to be oriented in one plane
which affects the durability.
Elongated Aggregate

The aggregate is said to be elongated when its


length is greater than 180% of its mean
dimension.

Less than 15% is preferable.


Over 35% is undesirable.
20, 16, 12.5, 10, 6.3, pan
Thickness Gauge
Length Gauge
Angularity Number
It is measured in terms of percentage of voids
in excess of voids in perfectly rounded
aggregate(33%). The more angular the
aggregate is, the more is the Angularity
number.The normal aggregate suitable for
making concrete have angularity number lying
between 0 and 10. The rounded aggregate has
Angularity Number zero.
When rounded aggregate is filled in a vessel, it
leaves about 33% void in it. If a well
compacted Aggregate in the same vessel of
rounded aggregate leaves 43% voids then its
Angularity Number is 10. This test is not
applied for the aggregates which gets crushed
during compaction of this test.
Procedure:
The test sample of the aggregate is sieved and specified size
ranges such as 16-20 mm, are used for the test.
The sample is then filled in the metal cylinder in three layers.
Each layer is tamped 100 times with tamping rod before the next
layer is put.
The weight of the aggregate filled in the cylinder is determined.
And then after emptying it, it is filled with water and weight of
the water is also determined.
Then use the following formula to find the Angularity number:
Angularity Number= 67 - W*100/w*G
W=Aggregate weight filled in the cylinder.
w=Weight of the water filled in the cylinder.
G= Sp. gr. of aggregate.
W w

𝐶 𝑊
−
𝐺𝛾𝑤 𝐺𝑠 𝛾𝑤
% 𝑉𝑜𝑖𝑑 = 𝐶 x100
𝐺𝛾𝑤

Gs= Specific Gravity of Material


Angularity Number =% Void - 33 W = weight of material in the container
W = weight of water in the container

Angularity Number= 67 - W*100/w*Gs


Aggregate Crushing Value and Ten
Percentile Fine Value

400 KN (in 10 min)

OD sample
3 layers ACV should be less than 30%.
Temping 25 times Over 45% is undesirable.
Aggregate Impact Value
Less than 10% - Very Strong
10% - 20% - Strong
20% - 30% Satisfactory
Over 35% - Weak for road surfacing

132 – 137 N

15 blows
Los Angles Abrasion Test

OD sample
Controlled Grading
100 revolution
Sieving through 1.7 mm sieve

ASTM C 33 – Less than 50% for coarse aggregate.


Alkali Carbonate Reactions

ASTM C586 – Rock Test


If expansion exceeds 0.1% - indication of chemical reaction
(recommended for ASTM C 1105)

1 N NaOH solution. \Measure length change at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of immersion in
NaOH solution and at 4 weeks interval thereafter. If test continues beyond 1 year, make
measurements at 12-week interval.
ASTM C 1105 : Length Change of Concrete Due to ACR

Make specimens (specified mix design)


Six specimens
Keep in temperature and humidity controlled environment
Length change measurement at 7, 28, and 56 days amd 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Reactive – exceeds 0.015% at 3 months; 0.025% at 6 months, 0.03% at 1 year.
Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR) ASTM C1260 – Mortar Bar
(screening test)
Specimen size – 1 inch by 1 inch by 11.25 inch

Specimens are stored in 1N NaOH solution.


ASTM C1293 – Concrete Prism
Specimen size – 4 inch by 4 inch by 11.25 inch
Store in humid environment, 40oC
Soundness Test
Controlled Grading
ASTM C88 Keep in saturated Na2SO4 or MgSO4 solution
Wetting (16-18 hrs) and drying (OD) – 5 cycles
Permissible loss – 12%
Petrographic Examination

Sedimentary Rock
Apparent and Bulk Specific Gravity
OD Basis

OD Basis
A – OD weight
B – SSD Weight in air
C – Weight in water

OD Basis

OD Basis

SSD Basis
OD Basis

OD Basis

SSD Basis
Grading of Aggregate

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