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 Of 3 litre capacity (for fine aggregate) Of 15 litre capacity (for aggregate upto 40mm) 3. Tamping rod 16 mm dia. and 60 cm long Sample Preparation … Read more
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 this condition, if the sand remains the shape that is molded in the hand, the sand is considered wetter than saturated-surface-dry. The sand splitter is a small … Read more
IS: 2386-Part-1-Method of test for aggregates for concrete (Particle Size and Shape) This part contains the following tests Determination of material finer than 75-micron Determination of flakiness index Determination of elongation index Determination of angularity number IS: 2386-Part-2-Method of test for aggregates for concrete (Estimation of Deleterious Material and Organic Impurities) This part contains the … Read more
Miniature Stockpile Method The miniature stockpile method is used for reducing all samples of fine aggregates when the material is in damp or moist condition. If the sample to be split is dry, the material is required to be moistened before using this method. Procedure Place the original sample on a clean, dry plate or … Read more
Sample Reduction Using Mechanical Splitter Use of a mechanical splitter is considered to be the best method to reduce the gross sample of aggregate. The mechanical splitter splits the sample into two halves as the material passes through the spaces between the bars in the splitter. The same number of each particle size goes into … Read more
There are some field tests that can be carried out in the field in order to check the quality of sand used for construction. Following tests may be carried out to ascertain the properties of sand: Field Test on Sand Take a glass of water and add some quantity of sand in it. Then shake … Read more
Angularity Number Angularity number is used to give an indication of shape of aggregate. The concept of angularity number was suggested by Shergold. It gives a qualitative representation of shape of aggregate. Angularity Number Test Angularity number test gives an idea of how angular the aggregate is. This is based on the percentage of voids … Read more
Aggregate impact value test gives an indication of aggregate’s toughness property (i.e. property of a material to resist impact) Aggregate impact values are used to classify the stone aggregates with respect to toughness property as given below. Aggregate impact value (%) Toughness Properties <10 Exceptionally tough / Strong 10 – 20 Very tough / Strong … Read more
Objective This test is intended to study the resistance of coarse and fine aggregates to weathering action and to judge the durability of the coarse aggregate. Apparatus Name Capacity Least count Balance 500 g 0.1 g Balance 5000 g 1 g Oven 105 to 1100C Sieves 80 mm, 63 mm, 40 mm, 31.5 mm, … Read more
Objective To determine the approximate percentage of light weight pieces (i.e. coal & lignite) in aggregate by means of sink-float separation in a heavy liquid of suitable specific gravity. Apparatus Name Capacity Least Count Balance 500 g 0.1 g Balance 5000 g 1 g Oven 100 to 1100C Sieve 300 micron, 4.75 mm … Read more