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The Ten-percent fines value test (TFV) measures the resistance of aggregates to crushing, particularly useful for weaker aggregates. The test involves preparing a sample, compacting it in a specific mould, applying a load, and determining the percentage of fines produced. Results are reported as the force required to produce 10% fines, with specific procedures for sample preparation, testing, and calculations outlined in the document.

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The Ten-percent fines value test (TFV) measures the resistance of aggregates to crushing, particularly useful for weaker aggregates. The test involves preparing a sample, compacting it in a specific mould, applying a load, and determining the percentage of fines produced. Results are reported as the force required to produce 10% fines, with specific procedures for sample preparation, testing, and calculations outlined in the document.

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4.2.9 “Standard test method of Ten–percent fines value test of Aggregate”.

(BS-812)

1. General discussion:

1.1 Ten percent fines value test (TFV) gives a measure of the resistance of an aggregate to
crushing which is applicable to both weak and strong aggregates. In case of weaker
aggregates which give ACV values higher than 30, the results are unreliable. For these
materials, the TFV test should be used.

1.2 TFV test is very similar to the aggregate crushing value (CRV) test and utilize same
equipment. In TFV test sample is initially prepared using a cylindrical steel measure of 115
mm. diameter and 180 mm. depth and compacted using a 16 mm. diameter tamping rod of
450 to 600 mm. length with one end rounded. However, instead of determining the
percentage of fines produced by a load of 400 KN, as in the ACV test, the Ten-percent Fines
Value (TFV) is the load required to produce 10% of fines.

NOTE: Only the larger size (150 mm nominal internal diameter) mould is used in the TFV
test. Figure 3.6 and Table 3.4 (previous Article) describe the dimension of apparatus.

2. Sample Preparation:

2.1 The method of preparation is identical to ACV test. However, care must be taken not to
break particles of weak aggregates during compaction. The material for the test consists of
aggregates passing a 14 mm sieve and retained on a 10.0 mm. sieve. The sample should be
surface dry. If an oven is used for drying, the sample should not remain in the oven for more
than 4 hours at 105 ± 5 0C. The sample should be cooled before testing. Quantity of sample
sieved should be sufficient for three or more tests (depending on the initial results).

2.2 The sample should fill the 150 mm nominal diameter/mould to a depth of about 100 mm
after tamping. The correct amount of material to be used for the test may be found
conveniently by filling the cylindrical steel measure (115 mm diameter and 180 mm depth) in
three equal layers, each layer being given 25 blows of the tamping rod (from a height of
approximately 50 mm). The measure should be leveled off, using the tamping rod as a
straight edge. The final sample weight, (Weight A) should be determined. The samples
prepared in this manner are required for the test.

Note: For the 2nd or subsequent tests; use the same weight of sample as taken for the 1 st
trail/test.
3. Test Procedure:

3.1 The sample is compacted in the steel cylinder/mould and the plunger position in an
identical manner to that described in ACV test. But in TFV test only 150 mm nominal
diameter mould or cylinder is used. The cylinder/mould of the test apparatus is placed on the
base plate and the test sample added in three equal layers. Each layer should be compacted
with 25 blows of the tamping rod.

3.2 The surface of the sample should be carefully leveled and the steel plunger inserted so
that it rests horizontally on the surface of the sample. Care should be taken to ensure the
plunger does not jam in the cylinder.

3.3 the apparatus with the test sample and plunger in position is then placed between the
platens of the crushing machine, and the load is applied at a uniform rate so as to cause a total
penetration of the plunger in 10 min. of about:

a. 15 mm. for rounded or partly rounded aggregates (uncrushed)

b. 20 mm. for normal crushed aggregates

c. 24 mm. for honeycombed aggregates

NOTE: The plunger may be suitably marked with the required penetration prior to applying
the load.

3.4 The maximum load applied (F) should be recorded.

3.5 The force is released and the sample discharged onto a clean tray. A rubber mallet should
be used to remove the sample to prevent further crushing of the particles. A stiff brush should
be used to remove any fine particles adhering to the plunger or mould.

3.6 The whole sample is then sieved on a 2.36 mm (#8) sieve until no more significant
amount of material passes in one minute. The weight of material passing the sieve is
determined. % passing is determined as the follows:

% of material passing the 2.36 mm. sieve, Y = (B/A)*100

Where

B = weight of material passing 2.36 mm. (#8) sieve


A= original sample weight

3.7 The percentage of material passing as determined by the above formula should lie
between 7.5 to 12.5 percent. If the percentage passing is not within this range, a new
maximum applied load should be calculated using the formula:

Force required (KN) = (14*F)/(Y+4)

Where F= maximum force applied in initial test in KN and

Y = % of fines from initial test/ trail

3.8 The test is then repeated using a fresh sample and the new calculated maximum force (in
10 minutes), and disregarding the total penetration. The percentage of fines from the repeat
test should be between 7.5 and 12.5 percent. Once a test has given a result between 7.5 and
12.5 percent of fines, a second determination is made on a fresh sample using the same
applied load.

4. Calculation:

The percentage of fines from each of the two determinations is calculated and the mean value
is taken (Y). the Tn-percent Fines Value is then calculated from the formula:

Force required to produce 10% fines or AIV (KN) = (14*F)/(Y+4)

Where F= maximum force applied (KN) and

Y = mean percentage of fines determined

5. Reporting of Results:

Ten-percent Fine Value (TFV) is generally reported to the nearest whole number.

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