Proposal for Testing of 20 mm Aggregate

Purpose
For assessment of the suitability of an aggregate for particular use.

Testing List and Estimated Testing Cost

No

Description

Aggregate - Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) BS EN 933-1 / BS 812: Pt. 103

Aggregate - Fines Content (Clay, Silt and Dust) - Decantation Method BS EN 933-1 / BS 812: Pt. 103

Aggregate - Organic Impurities (Humus Content) BS EN 1744-1 Clause 15.1

Aggregate - Water Soluble Chloride Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 7

Aggregate - Acid Soluble Sulphate Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 12

Aggregate - Particle Density & Water Absorption BS EN 1097-6

Aggregate - Bulk Density & Void Density BS EN 1097-3

Aggregate - Soundness Test (Magnesium) BS EN 1367-2

Aggregate - Drying Shrinkage BS EN 1367-4

10

Aggregate - Flakiness Index (FI) BS EN 933-3

11

Aggregate - Particle Shape Index BS EN 933-4

13

Aggregate - 10% Fines Value (TFV) BS 812-111

14

Aggregate - Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) BS 812-110

15

Aggregate - Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) BS 812-112

16

Aggregate - Los Angeles Abrasion (LA) BS EN 1097-2

18

Aggregate - Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete ASTM C295

19

Aggregate - Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASR (Mortar Bar Method) ASTM C1260

RM

Estimated
Cost (RM)
80
50
50
60
60
150
120
450
1900
150
100
130
120
120
450

4200
3500

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