Impurities in Sand Clay, silt, salts, mica and organic matter are a source of impurities in sand. All sands are generally found to contain some percentage of silt
Sand Equivalent Value Test Purpose To determine the percent of undesirable particles in the fine aggregate fraction used in the design of Portland cement concrete mixtures. The method
Test for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles Purpose Clay and friable particles may be present in the form of lumps in natural aggregates. If they are near the
Rodded Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregate Purpose Determination of the unit weight of coarse aggregates in a compacted condition. This test method is applicable to aggregates not exceeding
Tests on Aggregate Aggregate plays an important role in pavement construction. Aggregates influence, to a great extent, the load transfer capability of pavements. Hence it is essential that
Aggregates influence the properties of concrete/mortar such as water requirement, cohesiveness and workability of the concrete in plastic stage, while they influence strength, density, durability, permeability, surface finish
While inspecting aggregate for quality control purpose, it is required to describe its physical properties, because physical properties of aggregate have an effect on the property of concrete.
Packing and Marking of Aggregate Sample Before dispatching, each sample of aggregate is packed separately in such a way so as to prevent loss of any fine material.
Objective Determination of unit weight or bulk density and void of aggregates. Equipments Name Capacity 1. Balance Sensitive to 0.5% of weight of material 2. Cylindrical metal measure
Sand Sample Reduction Using Sand Splitter Sand splitter is the accepted method for fine aggregate that is drier than the saturated-surface-dry condition. As a quick check to determine
