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Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) BS EN 933-1

Fines Content (Clay, Silt and Dust) - Decantation Method BS EN 933-1
Organic Impurities (Humus Content) BS EN 1744-1 Clause 15.1
Water Soluble Chloride Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 7
Acid Soluble Sulphate Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 12
Particle Density & Water Absorption BS EN 1097-6
Bulk Density & Void Density BS EN 1097-3
Soundness Test (Magnesium / Sodium) BS EN 1367-2
Drying Shrinkage BS EN 1367-4
Elemental Analysis ED-XRF
Flakiness Index (FI) BS EN 933-3
Particle Shape Index BS EN 933-4
Shell Content BS EN 933-7
10% Fines Value (TFV) BS 812-111
Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) BS 812-110
Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) BS 812-112
Los Angeles Abrasion (LA) BS EN 1097-2
Potential ASR - Chemical Method ASTM C289
Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete ASTM C295
Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASR (Mortar Bar Method) ASTM C1260
Fulvo Acid BS EN 1744-1 Clause 15.2 (If Humus Content is High)
Assessment of Fines - Methylene Blue Test BS EN 933-9 (If Fines Content 3%)

< 4% BS 882:1992
< Organic Plate No.3 of Reference Standard Colour
<0.01% by mass of aggregate BS EN 12620 cl 6.2
0.44% by mass (JKR spec)/<0.8% EN12620
No requirement BS EN 12620
No requirement BS EN 12620
not more than 18% ASTM C33-03

No requirement BS 882

<0.1% as per ASTM C1260/ <0.2% ASTM C33