TECHNICAL STANDARD UNI EN 933-7: 2000

DATE 31/01/2000
AUTHORS UNICEMENTO

TITLE Tests to determine the geometric characteristics of the aggregates - Determination of shell content - Percentage of
shells in coarse aggregates

Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Determination of shell content Percentage of shells in
coarse aggregates

SUMMARY This standard is the official Italian version of the European standard EN 933-7 (March 1998 edition). The standard
specifies a method for determining the content of shells in coarse aggregates. It applies to gravel or mixed aggregate
containing gravel. The test method specified in this part of the present rule is applicable to grain size classes / Di where
Di 63 mm and 4 mm.

TEXT OF RULE

CLASSIFICATION ICS 91.100.15

TOPIC CLASSIFICATION AA10D0102

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 Tests to determine the geometric characteristics of the aggregates
PURSUANT TO ITALIAN UNI EN 933-7
Determination of shell content Percentage of
shells in coarse aggregates

January 2000

Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates

Determination of shell content

Percentage of shells in coarse aggregates

TO
IS TO
DESCRIPTORS Aggregate, test, geometric characteristic, determination, percentage, gravel

ORPPIS
CLASSIFICATION ICS 91.100.15

U R OR
SUMMARY The standard speci fi c a method for the determination of the content of shells in coarse
aggregates.
It applies to gravel or mixed aggregate containing gravel. The test method speci fi ed in this
part of the present rule is applicable to particle size classes d i / D the where D the 63 mm and d the
4 mm.

TO IS U
NATIONAL REPORTS

ORRRM TO
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS = EN 933-7: 1998
This standard is the of fi cial Italian language version of the European standard EN 933-7
(March 1998 edition).

N OR
COMPETENT AUTHORITY UNICEMENTO - Authority for Standardization of Plumbers Binders, mortars, concretes and reinforced
concrete

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RATIFICATION President of UNI, resolution of December 20, 1999

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INTRODUCTION NATIONAL

This standard is the transposition, in Italian, the European standard EN 933-7

(edition March 1998), which takes as the status of Italian national standard. The
translation was organized by UNI.

The UNICEMENTO (Organization for Standardization of Plumbers Binders, mortars,

concretes and reinforced concrete - via Battistotti 11B Sassi, 20133 Milano), federated
entity UNI, which follows the European works on the subject, by delegation of the
Central Technical Commission, approved the European project November 28, 1997,
and the Italian version of the standard 2 July 1999.

In order to facilitate users, the table below shows the correspondence between the rules
mentioned in point "Normative References" and the current Italian standards: EN 933-1

= UNI EN 933-1
EN 933-2 = UNI EN 933-2

The UNI are reviewed, when necessary, with the publication of new editions or updates.

It is therefore important that users of these it is found to be in possession of the latest edition
and any updates.

The UNI are processed trying to take into account the views of all parties concerned and to
reconcile every aspect con fl ittuale, to represent the real state of the matter and the necessary
degree of consensus.
Anyone who considers, following the application of this standard, can provide suggestions for its
improvement or its adaptation to a state in evolution is requested to send their contributions to UNI,
Italian National Agency for the Uni fi cation, that will keep them into account for the possible revision
of the standard itself.

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 INDEX

PREMISE 2

1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 3

2 NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS 3

3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 3

4 PRINCIPLE 4

5 EQUIPMENT 4

6 PREPARATION OF THE TEST PORTION 4

prospectus 1 Mass of test sample .................................................. .................................................. ............... 5

7 METHOD 5

8 CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF RESULTS 6

9 TEST REPORT 6

APPENDIX A EXAMPLE OF A SHEET OF TEST DATA 8

(disclosures)

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 Tests to determine the geometric characteristics of the aggregates
EN 933-7
EUROPEAN STANDARD Determination of shell content Percentage of
shells in coarse aggregates

March 1998

Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates

EUROPEAN STANDARD Determination of shell content

Percentage of shells in coarse aggregates

Essais pour les dterminer homesteads gomtriques des Granulats

EUROPENNE RULES Determination de la teneur en lments coquilliers

Pourcentage des coquilles dans les gravillons

Prfverfahren fr geometrische Eigenschaften von Gesteinkrnungen

EUROPISCHE NORM Bestimmung des Muschelschalengehaltes

Prozentsatz von Muschelschalen in groben Gesteinkrnungen

DESCRIPTORS Aggregate, test, geometric characteristic, determination, percentage, gravel

ICS 91.100.15

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bound to15,comply
1998. with the
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standard to European standard, without making any modifications. The updated and the
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 PREMISE
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN / TC 154 "Aggregates", the secretariat of which is af
fi given to the BSI.

This standard is part of a series of tests to determine the geometric characteristics of the aggregates. Test
methods for other properties of aggregates will be covered by parts of the following European standards: EN
932
Tests for general properties of aggregates [Test methods to determine the general
properties of aggregates]
EN 1097 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates [Tests to determine the
mechanical and physical properties of the aggregates]
EN 1367 Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates [Tests to determine the
thermal properties and the degradability of the aggregates]

EN 1744 Tests for chemical properties of aggregates [Tests for chemical properties of
aggregates]
It is in preparation for the European standard "Tests for fi ller aggregate used in bituminous mixtures [Tests for fi
ller used in bituminous mixtures]." The other parts of EN 933 are: Part 1:

Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method [Determination of

particle size distribution - particle size analysis by sieving]

Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution - Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
[Determination of particle size distribution of the control sieves, nominal size of the
openings]
Part 3: Determination of particle shape - flakiness index [Determination of granule form -
Coef fi cient flattening]
Part 4: Determination of particle shape - Shape index [Determination of granule form -
Coef fi cient form]
Part 5: *) Assessment of surface characteristics - Percentage of crushed and broken
surfaces in coarse aggregates [Evaluation of superficial characteristics -
Percentage of surfaces we crushed in the coarse aggregate]

Part 6: Assessment of surface characteristics - Flow coef fi cient of coarse aggregates

[Determination of weaving / form - Coef fi cient scroll of coarse aggregates]

Part 8: Assessment of fi nes - Sand equivalent test [Rating boundaries Try equivalent in
sand]
Part 9: Assessment of fi nes - Methylene blue test [Rating boundaries Test methylene]
blue
Part 10: Assessment of fi nes - Grading of fi llers (air jet sieving) [Determination of
boundaries - Particle size of the fi llers (air jet sieving)]
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by noti fi cation of adoption, by September 1998 and national standards in conflict is to be withdrawn in
December 1999 **) . According to the CEN / CENELEC, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech
Republic, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

*) National Note - The standard was published in 1998 with the following title: "Determination of percentage of crushed and broken surfaces in coarse
aggregate particles [Determination of the percentage of surfaces we crushed in coarse aggregates]."

** ) National Note - Following the decisions of the Bureau Technique of the CEN, is accepted, in well-de fi ned cases and for a transitional period fi xed by
the CEN, to maintain in force domestic legislation with European standards. At the end of the transitional period, conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn.
In relation to the group of European standards, for tests to determine the geometrical characteristics of aggregates, CEN has fixed for this
European Standard a transitional period expiring in December 1999.

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1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This European Standard speci fi c a method for the determination of the content of shells in coarse aggregates.
It applies to gravel or mixed aggregate containing gravel.

The test method speci fi ed in this part of this European Standard is applicable to particle size fractions d i / D the , where
D the 63 mm and d the 4 mm.
Note For size of aggregates with D > 63 mm and / or d < 4 mm, the test may be performed on the fraction d i / D the
where D the 63 mm and d the 4 mm.

2 NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and publications are listed below. For dated
references, subsequent amendments or revisions of any of these publications apply only when incorporated in
this European Standard or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication to which you
refer. prEN 932-2 *)

Tests for general properties of aggregates - Methods for reducing laboratory

samples [Test methods to determine the general properties of aggregates -
Methods for reducing laboratory samples]

prEN 932-5 *) Tests for general properties of aggregates - Common equipment and calibration
[Test methods to determine the general properties of aggregates - Common
Equipment and Calibration]
EN 933-1 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Determination of particle size
distribution - Sieving method [Test for determining the geometric characteristics of
the aggregates - Determination of particle size distribution - Particle size analysis
by sieving]
EN 933-2 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Determination of particle size
distribution - Test sieves, nominal size of apertures [Tests to determine the
geometrical properties of aggregates
- Determination of particle size distribution - control sieves, nominal size of the
openings]

3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this European Standard apply the definitions below:

3.1 aggregate size: De fi nition of aggregate in terms of dimensions of the lower sieve ( d ) and greater than ( D ).

Note This de fi nition accepts the presence of some particles which will be retained by the upper sieve (above
sieve) and some that will pass from the lower sieve (under sieve).

3.2 size class d i / D i: Percentage of an aggregate passing through the largest ( D the ) two sieves and retained by
the smaller ( d the ).

Note The lower limit may be zero.

3.3 test sample: Champion used completely in a single test.

3.4 constant mass: successive weighings after drying carried out at a distance of at least 1 h that do not differ
by more than 0.1%.

*) National Note - The standard was published in 1999.

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 In many cases the constant mass can be obtained after drying of a test portion for a predetermined period in a
speci fi c oven (see 5.3) at a temperature of (110 5) C. Laboratory tests will determine the time necessary to
obtain a constant mass for particular types and sizes of samples, in relation to the drying capacity of the oven used.

3.5 shell: Outer shell of a mollusk.

4 PRINCIPLE
The test is to manually select shells and shell fragments from a coarse aggregate test sample. The shell
content is determined as the ratio between the mass of the shells and fragments of shells relative to the mass
of the test sample. The content of shells, SC , It is expressed as a percentage.

5 EQUIPMENT
Unless otherwise speci fi ed, all equipment must comply with the general requirements of prEN 932-5.

5.1 Test sieves , with nominal size of the openings in accordance with EN 933-2.

5.2 Collecting vessel is cover with seal for the sieves.

5.3 Fan oven , thermostatically controlled to maintain a temperature of (110 5) C, or equipment for drying the
aggregate that does not cause any reduction of the particle size.

5.4 Weight scale or sized tool , of suitable capacity with accuracy of 0.1% of the mass to be weighed.

5.5 Trays

5.6 Brushes

5.7 Stacciatrice to sift , optional.

6 PREPARATION OF THE TEST PORTION

The sample must be reduced in accordance with the requirements of prEN 932-2. Dry the sample at (110 5) C
fi no to constant mass. Weigh and record the mass as M 0 .

Sifting with appropriate test sieves, stirring vigorously suf fi cient to ensure the complete separation of particles
larger than 4 mm. Discard the particles retained by the sieve test by 63 mm and those passing the test sieve 4
mm. If necessary, reduce the sample in accordance with prEN 932-2 to produce a test sample. Record the
mass of the test sample as M 1 . The mass of the test sample must be as speci fi ed in Table 1.

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 prospectus 1 Mass of test sample

more Size Mass of sample

aggregate D test (min.)
mm kg

63 45

32 6

16 1

8 0.1

Note For more aggregate size D , Appropriate masses of test samples can be interpolated between
those provided in Table 1.

The reduction of the sample should produce a greater mass of the test sample of the minimum, but not equal
to an exact predetermined value. Carry out the test on each granulometric class d i / D the where D the 2 d the .

The samples in which D > 2 d They must be previously separated into grain size classes, d i / D the , where D the 2 d the .

7 METHOD

7.1 Test samples in which D 2 d

Stretch the particles of the test sample on a flat surface and manually separate the shells and shell fragments.

Determine the mass of shells and shell fragments and record their mass M 2 .

7.2 Test samples in which D > 2 d

Separate the test sample size classes d i / D the , where D the 2 d the stacciando in accordance with EN 933-1.

Record the mass of each particle size class as M the and calculate and record as V the the percentage by mass of
each particle size class d the/ D the in relation to the mass of the test sample M 1.

Discard any size class d the/ D the that includes less than 10% of M 1.

Note 1 Each size class d the/ D the remaining, which contains less than 100 particles, should, if required, ES-
nights recorded in the test report.

Note 2 The size classes d the/ D the containing an excessive number of particles can be further
reduced in accordance with prEN 932-2.

Note 3 The particle size classes may be further reduced if they are constituted by a number signi fi cativa-
mind greater than 200 particles. Record the mass M first of the particles that are to be tested in each class
remaining granulometric d the/ D the and separating as described in 7.1. Record the mass M second of shells and shell
fragments in each of these size classes d the/ D the.

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8 CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF RESULTS

8.1 Test samples in which D 2 d

Calculate the content of shells SC in accordance with the following equation:

SC M=2 M( 1 / ) 100

where:
M1 is the mass of the test sample, expressed in grams;
M2 is the mass of shells and shell fragments, expressed in grams. Record the value of SC rounding
to the nearest whole number.

8.2 Test samples in which D > 2 d

8.2.1 not reduced particle size classes

If no class particle size was reduced, calculate the quantity of shells in accordance with the following equation:

M second
SC = --------------- 100
M first

where:

M first is the sum of the masses of the particle size fractions tested, in grams; is the sum of the masses of
shells and shell fragments in each of the size classes tested, in grams. Record the value of SC rounding
M second

to the nearest whole number.

8.2.2 reduced particle size classes

If one of the particle size classes was reduced, calculate the percentage by mass of shells and shell fragments
in each size class and recorded as SC the.
Calculate the weighted average of the percentage of shells and fragments of conghiglia accordance with the
following equation:

SC
(V the SC the )
= ------------------------------
V the

where:
V the is the percentage by mass of the particle size class in the tested sample;
SC the is the percentage by mass of shells and shell fragments in the particle size fraction the.

Record the weighted average percentage of shells and shell fragments rounding to the nearest whole number.

9 TEST REPORT

9.1 Required data

The test report must include the following information:

a) reference to this European Standard;
b) identi fi cation of the sample;
c) identi fi cation of the laboratory;
d) the date of receipt of the sample;
e) shell content SC, rounded to the nearest whole number;
f) where applicable, the weighted average percentage.

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9.2 optional data
The test report can include the following information:
a) name and location of the place of origin of the sample;
b) description of the material and of the sample reduction process;
c) visual description of the shells (for example, concave or flat);
d) mass of the sample M 0;
e) the mass of test portion M 1;
f) mass of shells and fragments M 2;
g) each granulometric class consisting of particles less than 100;
h) sampling ratio, if available;
i) date of the test.

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APPENDIX A EXAMPLE OF A SHEET OF TEST DATA
(disclosures)

EN 933-7 Laboratory:

Identi fi cation of the sample: Date:

Operator:

M0= g

particle size class d the/ D the in which Mass M 1 Mass M 2 Content of shells
D the 2 d the SC = (M 2/ M 1) 100 (rounded to the
nearest whole number
closer)

mm g g %

Note - When a range of particle sizes d the/ D the was reduced, you should use an appropriate test data sheet and weighted average values dovreb-
shaft is calculated as speci fi ed in 8.2.

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