Aggregate Lab Testing
LA Abrasion
Supported Test Methods
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
ASTM C131-06 | Resistance to degradation of small-size coarse aggregate by abrasion and impact in Los-Angeles machine |
BS EN 1097-2:1998:5 | Determination of resistance to Fragmentation by the Los Angeles Test Method |
Input
Lab-Aggregates | LA Abrasion
To calculate the Los Angeles Abrasion, you must first select the standard from the Test_Method field on the LA_Abrasion table that the specimen is being tested against.
Enter the test data and when you change the row or select save, the result will be displayed in the calculated fields
Output
- Graphic Text Report | L A LA ABRASION
Magnesium / Sodium Sulphate Soundness
Supported Test Methods
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
ASTM C 88-05 | Soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulphate or magnesium sulphate |
BS812-121:1989 | Determination of soundness (MgSO4) |
Input
Lab-Aggregates | Soundness, and Soundness Cycles
To calculate the Soundness, you must first select the standard from the Test_Method field on the Soundness table that the specimen is being tested against. Once selected, click Save and the necessary data entry fields will be automatically highlighted to assist you in entering the relevant data for the selected test method.
Enter the test data in the data entry fields in to the lower table and click Save, Ctrl+S or change table to initiate the calculation. The values will be calculated automatically and the result will be displayed in the calculated fields.
The fields Maximum_Size, Minimum_Sieve and Group_with_Coarser are pre-populated from library table DG_AGG_SOUNDNESS_PREPOP.
Grading_of_original_sample field is pre-populated from the sieve table where a sieve test exists for the same specimen.
Magnesium / Sodium Sulphate Soundness - ASTM C 88-05 "Coarse" example
Magnesium / Sodium Sulphate Soundness - BS 812-121:1989
Soundness Cycles Information Table
Output
- Graphic Text Report | L A SOUNDNESS ASTM C88
- Graphic Text Report | L A SOUNDNESS BS812-121
Aggregate Particle Density and Water Absorption
Supported Test Methods
Standard | Description |
|---|---|
ASTM C127-07 | Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate |
ASTM C127-12 | Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate |
BS 812-2:1995:5.3 | Determination of Particle Densities and Water Absorption - Method for Aggregates all larger than 10 mm |
BS 812-2:1995:5.4 | Determination of Particle Densities and Water Absorption - Method for Aggregates between 40 mm and 5 mm |
BS 812-2:1995:5.5 | Determination of Particle Densities and Water Absorption - Method for Aggregates 10 mm Nominal Size and Smaller |
BS 812-2:1995:5.6 | Determination of Particle Densities and Water Absorption - Alternative Method for Aggregates between 40 mm and 5 mm Nominal Size |
BS 812-2:1995:5.7 | Determination of Particle Densities and Water Absorption - Method for Determination of Particle Density of Filler |
CIRIA SP 83/CUR Rpt 154 A2.6 | Determination of Density of Rocks with a Volume of at Least 50 ml |
CIRIA SP 83/CUR Rpt 154 A2.7 | Determination of Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure |
Input
Lab-Aggregates | Particle Density & Water Absorption
Example of BS812-2:1995:5.3 (5.4 to 5.6 are the same and the CIRIA methods are also very similar).
Enter the test data in the data entry fields and click Save, Ctrl+S or change table to initiate the calculation. The values will be calculated automatically and the result will be displayed in the calculated fields.
If only SSD data is tested then, leave the Mass D field empty.
Output
- Graphic Text Report | L A PD & WA