California test methods version selection caltrans. The batch plant operator measures the aggregate moisture and finds that the fine aggregate moisture is at 5%. C29c29m test method for bulk density unit weight and voids in aggregate. Improved test methods for specific gravity and absorption of.
Specific gravity of fine aggregate sand is the ratio of the weight of given volume of. Fine aggregate consisting of natural or manufactured sand including highdensity minerals. I am watching it and comparing it to the astm and its quite accurate. Astm c40 provides a quantitative measure of the concentration of organic impurities in a source of fine aggregate. Specific gravities can vary widely depending upon aggregate type. Aggregates having low specific gravity are generally weaker than those with higher specific gravity values.
The od relative density is determined after drying the aggregate. C12815 standard test method for relative density specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate density relative. Sep 03, 20 aashto t84 c128 specific gravity fine aggregate duration. An astm designation number identifies a unique version of an astm standard. Rc1535 development of new test procedures for measuring.
Fine aggregate specific gravity pavement interactive. Astmc128 standard test method for relative density specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate astmc128 2015 edition current see the following. Bulk specific gravity an overview sciencedirect topics. Standard test method for relative density specific gravity. Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate nebraska. Specific gravity is the ratio of the weight of a given volume of aggregate to the weight of an equal volume of water. Fine aggregate is used in many fields in sites for many purposes. Specific gravity flask for fine aggregate the phunque flask is the key element in a newly developed method for conducting specific gravityabsorption determinations for aggregate. Specific gravity, density, voids, absorption and bulking. The coarse aggregate specific gravity test figure 1 is used to calculate the specific gravity of a coarse aggregate sample by determining the ratio of the weight of a given volume of aggregate to the weight of an equal volume of water. Designation d85402 and to calculate the specific gravity of aggregates coarser than the no. This method is not intended to be used with lightweight aggregate. Dry a representative sample of the fine aggregate about 1,000 grams to a constant weight at 110c. Astm c12815 standard test method for relative density.
For example, the specific gravity of a dry coarse aggregate gs is 2. It is similar in nature to the fine aggregate specific gravity test. Aashto t84 c128 specific gravity fine aggregate duration. Astm c128 standard test method for relative density. Specific gravity of fine aggregate sand is the ratio of the weight of given volume of aggregates to the weight of equal volume of water. C6 test method for sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates.
Methods of test for aggregates for concrete, part 3. Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate. Read improved test methods for specific gravity and. The relative density specific gravity, a dimensionless quality, is expressed as ovendry od, saturatedsurfacedry ssd, or as apparent relative density specific gravity. Some deleterious particles are lighter than the good aggregates. Ts1c t 841 aashto standard method of test for specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate aashto designation. The specific gravity of sands is considered to be around 2. Measuring mortar making properties of fine aggregate. Astm c12815, standard test method for relative density specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2015.
Determination of specific gravity of fine aggregates the constructor. Relative density specific gravity is also used in the computation of voids in aggregate in test method c29c29m and in test method c1252. Astmspecific gravity and absorption of aggregate by. Techtraining, llcs abbreviated training video on specific gravity of fine aggregate. Standard test method for density, relative density specific gravity, and absorption of fine aggregate. The procedures for determining the bulk specific gravity of the fine aggregate in a ssd condition and the percentage of absorption are as follows. Test methods for determining specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate ii1 aashto t 84 and astm c 128 7 2 78 v ii2 modifications to determination of ssd condition in aashto t 84 astm c 128 2 7 22 ii3 modification to. C128 test method for density, relative density specific gravity, and absorption of fine aggregate. This standard is issued under the fixed designation c 127. Specific gravity of fine aggregatetest on aggregates. Astmc128 standard test method for relative density. Specific gravity and water absorption tests on aggregates. This test method covers the determination of relative density specific gravity and the absorption of fine aggregates.
The mix design shows fine aggregate absorption to be 2% and coarse aggregate absorption to be 1%. This approach involves the soaking of the coarse aggregate samples for 15h aashto t 85 and 24 4 h astm c127, and drying the aggregate to its saturatedsurface dry ssd state with the aid of a dry absorbent cloth. Standard test method for specific gravity and absorption of. Astm c127 are essentially the same, except for the required time in which a sample of aggregate is submersed in water to essentially fill the poresthe aashto method aashto t85 requires the sample be immersed for a period of 1519 h while. Relative density specific gravity and absorption of fine. Specific gravity is a measure of a materials density mass per unit volume as compared to the density of water at 73. Astm c12812 standard test method for density, relative density specific gravity, and absorption of fine aggregate. Astmc128 historical revision information standard test method for density, relative density specific gravity, and absorption of fine aggregate astmc128 2012 edition superseded see the following. Active standard astm c128 developed by subcommittee. Sfn 2199 72019 pit location laboratory number owner project number sampled from pcn type of material submitted by date received. The relative density specific gravity, a dimensionless quality, is expressed as ovendry od, saturatedsurfacedry ssd, or apparent relative density specific gravity. D 03astandard test method for theoretical maximum specific astm standards. The standard test methods for the determination of specific gravity of coarse aggregate aashto t85.
Astm c12812 standard test method for density, relative. Astmc68 astmc95 astmc96 astmd55 show complete document history. C125 terminology relating to concrete and concrete aggregates. It is the measure of strength or quality of the specific material. This test method covers the determination of relative density specific gravity and the absorption of fine aggregate.
Improved test methods for specific gravity and absorption. Astm does not c673 any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date. I4 sg5 specific gravity and absorption system 7 2 78 v i5 volumetric immersion using phunque flasks 5 4 56 ii. Astm c127 15 standard test method for relative density. The absolute volume of a 90lb sample of the aggregate is. This method covers the determination of bulk and apparent specific gravity, 2323. Specific gravity and water absorption of fine aggregate by pycnometer duration.
Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregates aashto t 84 glossary absorption. Fundamentals of concrete mix design table of contents. Aashto t84 c128 specific gravity fine aggregate youtube. Density, relative density specific gravity, and absorption of fine.
The relative density specific gravity, a dimensionless quality, is expressed as ovendry od, saturatedsurfacedr y ssd, or as apparent relative density specific gravity. So the determination of specific gravity of fine aggregate is very essential. Specific gravity of coarse and fine aggregates civilarc. Absorption and specific gravity specific gravity tctc. Some lightweight shales not used in hma production can have specific gravities near 1. Specific gravity and water absorption of fine aggregate c128. North dakota department of transportation, materials and research. Test equipment for determining specific gravity of aggregate. Coarse aggregate specific gravity pavement interactive.
The ratio of the weight in air of a unit volume of aggregate at a stated temperature to the weight in air of an equal volume. Specific gravity and absorption, fine aggregate astm c 128. A balance of capacity not less than 3kg,readable and accurate to 0. Determination of specific gravity of fine aggregates. Oct 21, 2012 techtraining, llcs abbreviated training video on specific gravity of fine aggregate. The current method of specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate testing is based on the aashto t 85 and astm c127 standards. Astm c40 standard method of test for organic impurities in. The increase in mass due to water in the pores of the material. Buy astm d test method for theoretical maximum specific gravity and density of bituminous paving. Microsoft powerpoint astm specific gravity and absorption of aggregate by volumetric immersionprintable 160923. Specific gravity and absorption, coarse aggregate astm c 127.
Specific gravity is a measure of a materials density mass per. Use a sample splitter or quartering cloth to reduce the sample to a laboratory test size of approximately 3000 g. This method has been designed to eliminate the inherent guess work built into astm c128 and aashto t84 the current cone and tamper methods in use today. Bulk specific gravity also known as bulk dry specific gravity. Ct 207 september 1, 2011 pdf method of test for specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate this test method is only valid for projects advertised during the period september 2011 through february 2012. Specific gravity of fine aggregate can be defined as the ratio of the weight of given volume of coarse aggregate to the weight of given volume of distilled water. For assessment of the specific gravity of specified specimen of fine and coarse aggregates. Method for density, relative density specific gravity.
Download a pdf of improved test methods for specific gravity and absorption of coarse and fine aggregate by the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine for free. Mar 09, 2017 2 introduction the coarse aggregate specific gravity test is used to calculate the specific gravity of a coarse aggregate sample by determining the ratio of the weight of a given volume of aggregate to the weight of an equal volume of water. The specific gravity may be expressed as bulk oven dry o. Astm c128 15 standard test method for relative density. Specific gravity of coarse aggregate linkedin slideshare. An equilibrium or scale of volume of minimum 3 kg, decipherable and precise to 0. Method of test for specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate. Mar 24, 2018 specific gravities can vary widely depending upon aggregate type. The bulk ssd specific gravity and absorption are based on aggregate after 15 to 19 hours soaking in water.