C 88 99a standard test method for soundness of aggregates by. A suitably constructed threecompartment tank, one compartment for solution makeup, one for the test solution, and the third for washing the completed test samples. Classification of aggregates based on size and shape. Aashto t 104 soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulfate or magnesium. Sulfate soundness tests are not applicable to granulated slag due to its similarity to cements in composition and hydraulic properties. What is an actuary certifying to when a statement of compliance. If the resistance against weathering is good for aggregate, then it will have high durability. Aggregates are divided into two types as follows fine aggregate. Pdf standard test method for soundness of aggregates by use of.
Tests of typical blast furnace slag base blast furnace slag base and subbase aggregates. The soundness test on aggregate is carried out to learn the resistance of aggregates to weathering actions like thawing, freezing, alternate wetting and drying in normal conditions and in salt water, variation in temperature. Perform all other aggregate quality tests listed in table 1. The main purpose of the paper is to identify the differences between these two methods and to investigate the extent of weathering inflicted on aggregates by sodium and magnesium sulphate salt solutions. The main purpose of the paper is to identify the differences between these two methods and to investigate the extent of weathering inflicted on aggregates by sodium and. The values given in parentheses if provided are not standard and may not be exact. Source rock for the production of crushed rock and aggregates. Hence it is essential that they should be thoroughly tested before using for construction.
Sample container for aggregate soundness humboldt mfg. To determine the weathering resistance of aggregate soundness test is conducted. Classification of aggregates based on size and shape coarse. Astm international helping our world work better standards catalog 2016. Stockpiling and handling procedures of material for. The percentage is a measure of the degradation or loss of material as a result of impact and abrasive actions. The engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to verify contractor test results. C88 standard test method for soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate. Financial soundness indicators for financial sector stability. Soundness the quality of soundness applies to both fine and coarse aggregates. No aggregate exposure limit applies to a national banks installment lending activities as long as the volume and nature of the lending does not pose unwarranted risk to the banks financial condition. Fine aggregate is defined as material that will pass a no. Samples should be graded to approximate the gradation specification for the intended use. Aggregate is a collective term for the mineral materials such as sand, gravel and crushed stone that are used with a binding medium such as water, bitumen, portland cement, lime, etc.
The values obtained may be compared with specifications, for example specification c33c33m, that are designed to indicate the suitability of aggregate proposed for use. Aggregates influence, to a great extent, the load transfer capability of pavements. For soundness test we need some chemical solutions namely sodium sulphate or magnesium sulphate. 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. Addi tionally, the objective was to determine the relationship of the soundness test to other material tests for the pwpose of. This process causes salt crystals to form in the aggregates water permeable pores. Eisfeldt,zand pierreolivier weillx october 7, 20 abstract in the large literature modeling and measuring the e ects of nancial frictions on business cycles, a key aggregate state variable is the distribution of individual rms nancial soundness. However, the home owners loan act hola limits an fsas. But, the shape of aggregate will affect the workability of concrete.
The previous performance record of the aggregate are the best criteria to use in aggregate selection. James background aggregates to be utilized in hot mix asphalt hma must be both tough and durable. This test method covers the procedure for determination of the. When the percentage loss is greater than 25% then, this test shows that aggregate undergoes weathering process which ultimately decreases bearing strength. Soundness results for all 15 aggregate sources are presented in table 2.
All fine aggregates used for hma are required to be in accordance with 904. Microdeval testing of aggregates in the southeast by l. Apparatus name capacity least count balance 500 g 0. Physical properties of aggregates 54 aggregate tests consensus properties required source properties optional aggregate criteria based on aggregate blend based on traffic and depth into pavement design aggregate structure 0. Compilation guide on financial soundness indicators. The batch soundness loss is the combined loss of each primary size of coarse aggregate being used in the mix.
The aggregate which can be delivered to the mixing plant directly may. The procedure to be followed when testing aggregates to determine their resistance to. Soundness degree of degradation resulting from repeated crystallisation and rehydration of mgso 4 within the materials pores depends on soundness of aggregate bs en 672. Durability and soundness are terms typically given to an aggregate s weathering resistance characteristic. This paper is not an exhaustive search of every use and definition related to actuarial soundness. Aggregates must withstand the effects of hma production, transportation, and construction.
Therefore, the content in the pdf version takes precedence over the content in the audio version. The formation of these crystals creates internal forces that apply pressure on aggregate. Sep 12, 2015 tests on aggregate aggregate plays an important role in pavement construction. Pdf astm c 88 test on soundness of aggregate using sodium. For both soundness and abrasion the maximum allowable amount is expressed as a percentage by weight of material changed by specific tests. Document all test results on the mixture design report.
This is waived for material used in microsurfacing mixtures. Aggregates must be resistant to breakdown and disintegration from weathering wettingdrying and freezingthawing or they may break apart and cause premature pavement distress. Note 1 the mp3 files may not be complete copies of the pdf files due to the exclusion of charts and tables that do not convert well to audio presentations. The attractiveness of sulfate soundness testing is apparently derived from its simplicity and directness. Tests on aggregate aggregate plays an important role in pavement construction. So, we should take care about the shape of aggregate.
Use the free adobe acrobat reader to view pdf files. This practice note uses the term actuarial soundness in answering a number of questions. If soundness testing cannot be conducted, the aggregate is required to originate from a category i source in accordance with itm 203. This paper catalogs the use of these and similar terms, providing examples where the terms are defined and where they are not. This test method measures aggregate resistance to disintegration. This method describes the procedure to be followed in determining the. Astm c88 standard test method for soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate astm e100 standard specification for astm hydrometers csa a23. Astm c88 c88m 18 standard test method for soundness of.
Road research laboratory ministry of transport rrl. This paper is not meant to produce a single definition or to provide a direction for the use of these. Testing the soundness of aggregates using different. The total blended aggregate from the fine and coarse aggregates, and recycled materials used in hma are required to meet the fine aggregate angularity faa requirements of section 904. Samples of coarse aggregate should have sufficient 12. Safety and soundness office of the comptroller of the. The apparatus required for the test are containers for aggregates, sieves 63, 50, 40, 31. Fine aggregate for portland cement concrete shall conform to the requirements of aashto, standard specification for fine aggregate for portland cement concrete, serial designation m 6, with the following exceptions and added stipulations. The rock mass wh ich is used or proposed to be used in the production of crushed rock or aggregate. The batch soundness loss may be used only when the loss for one primary size exceeds the maximum allowable loss by not more than 2 %.
For use in testing aggregate soundness, the container is used to immerse samples of coarse aggregate in solution and then transfer samples to an oven for uniform drying in minimum time. The sulfate soundness test results should be properly interpreted in the light of other tests and field service records when. The size, the number, and the continuity of the pores through an aggregate particle may affect the strength of the aggregate, abrasion. Pdf in this study, the mechanisms of damage to aggregate particles by sodium sulfate and magnesium sulfate solutions were investigated. We know that aggregate is derived from naturally occurring rocks by blasting or crushing etc. Records of use of aggregate from a particular source, and examination of concrete made with such aggregates, if such cases are there, provide valuable information. C88 standard test method for soundness of aggregates by use. Coarse aggregate may be available in several different size groups, such as 19 to 4. Some natural aggregate deposits, called pitrun gravel, consist of gravel and sand that can be readily used in concrete after minimal processing. Referenced documents attention is called to the fact that test results by use of. The sulfate soundness test results should be properly interpreted in. Accelerated soundness index value less than the minimum value for marginal rock specified in table 801. Soundness test of aggregates is2386part5 civilblog.
Aggregates for concrete bination of gravels or crushed stone with particles predominantly larger than 5 mm 0. The primary purpose of the compilation guide on financial soundness indicators is to provide guidance on the concepts and definitions, and sources and techniques, for the compilation and dissemination of the financial soundness indicators identified by the imfs executive board. Department of transportation supplemental specification 848 bridge deck repair and overlay with concrete using hydrodemolition january 20, 2017 848. Sulfate soundness losses astm c 88 are low for the aircooled blast furnace slags. However, it is shown in this paper that a combination of two aggregate property tests, specific gravity and absorption, provide a better predictor of freezing and thawing durability. This paper compares the european en and us astm standard tests for the soundness of aggregates. Soundness testing and durability of coarse aggregates in. Abrasion requirements do not apply to blast furnace slag. Salt cake in bottom of solution container broken up and stirred. Magnesium sulphate test 500g of particles in the 10mm to 14mm range. Aggregates for concrete e sieve and predominantly retained on the 75 m no. A suitably constructed threecompartment tank, one compartment for. Magnesium sulfate soundness test to control quality of aggregates for hmac and.
Manufacturers producers of steel furnace slag aggregates for base course and subbase construction applicable under either rigid or flexible pavements can be contacted by visiting the national slag association at 3. The soundness test repeatedly submerges an aggregate sample in a sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solution. The study will include appraisal of location and the amount of processing which each source may require. Fine aggregate consisting of blend of fi ne natural sand with fineness modul us of less than 2. The rock mass can be igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary rock. Soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulphate solution. Toughnessabrasion resistance aggregates must be tough and abrasion resistant to prevent crushing, degradation, and disintegration when stockpiled, fed through an asphalt plant, placed with a paver, compacted. Pdf modeling of soundness propertycoarse aggregates. Evaluation of the 4cycle magnesium sulfate soundness test. The effects of aggregate type, size, and content on the behavior of normal and highstrength concrete, and the relationships between compressive strength, flexural strength, and fracture energy are discussed. Physical properties of aggregates rowan university. Soundness is the property of aggregate to resist disintegration when subjected to freezing and thawing.
Jul 10, 2014 table of soundness test of aggregate 9. The concrete mixtures incorporate either basalt or crushed limestone, aggregate sizes of 12 mm h in. Since the precision of this test method is poor section, it may not be. The quick checks for soundness of the aggregate are the brine freezethaw and sodium sulfate test. If the aggregate fails the freeze and thaw test in water, the material is tested using either the brine freeze and thaw or sodium sulfate test. Test method t266 soundness of aggregates roads and maritime. Not only that aggregates should be strong and durable, they should also possess proper shape and size to. Pdf in the past several attempts have been made to develop a relationship between the compaction characteristics and the cbr of different. The total blended aggregate from the fine and coarse aggregates, and recycled.
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