Specification for Coarse Aggregate

No Type of Material Specification Parameter Requirements

1 COARSE AGGREGATE BS EN 12620 Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) Within grading limits
BS 882 Fines Content (Clay, Silt and Dust Content) 1.5
ASTM C33-03 Flakiness Index 15
Shape Index 55
Resistance to Fragmentation 30
Impact Value 25%
Magnesium Sulpahate Soundness 18
Drying Shrinkage < 0.075 %
Alkali-silica Reactivity (ASR) < 0.2 %
Water-soluble chloride content 0.01 %
Acid-soluble sulphate content 0.8 %
Organic Substance - Humus content Negative
Petrographic Examination Free from any constituents that are deleterious to concrete
Aggregate Crushing Value 25 %
Ten percent Fines Value min. 150 kN
Loose Bulk Density No Requirements
Voids No Requirements
Particle Density No Requirements
Water Absorption No Requirements