Aggregate Worksheet Index: Test Method Aashto/Astm Pg. Status (, NP or PND)

AMRL Aggregate Worksheets
AGG - INDEX
AGGREGATE WORKSHEET INDEX

Test Method
AASHTO/ASTM
SCALES
Pg.
**Status
(T , NP or PND)
MINUS NO. 200 W ASH
T11/C117
UNIT WEIGHT
T19/C29
ORGANIC IMPURITIES
T21/C40
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF AGGREGATE
T27/C136
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF MINERAL FILLER
T37/D546
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF FINE AGGREGATE
T84/C128
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF COARSE

AGGREGATE
T85/C127
11
LOS ANGELES ABRASION
T96/C131
12
SULFATE SOUNDNESS
T104/C88
14
CLAY LUMPS & FRIABLE PARTICLES
T112/C142
18
LIGHTWEIGHT PIECES
T113/C123
19
SAND EQUIVALENT
T176/D2419
21
AGGREGATE DURABILITY INDEX
T210/D3744
26
REDUCING FIELD SAMPLES
T248/C702
32
TOTAL MOISTURE CONTENT
T255/C566
33
UNCOMPACTED VOID CONTENT
T304/C1252
34
FLAT & ELONGATED PARTICLES
D4791
37
FRACTURED PARTICLES
D5821
39
** Fill in with a T if test was demonstrated, NP for Not Presented or

PND for Procedure Not Demonstrated (Apparatus ONLY).
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Date: _______________ Assessment No.: ________________
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 1
AGGREGATE SCALES
Manufacturer
Laboratory ID #
Nominal Capacity
Condition OK?
COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 2
MATERIALS FINER THAN 75-: m (No. 200) SIEVE IN MINERAL AGGREGATES BY WASHING (T11)____
(ASTM C117)____
APPARATUS
1.
Balance:
AASHTO: Readable to 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

ASTM: Readable to 0.1 g or 0.1% of test load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sieves (Nest of two):
3.
Container, size and condition OK? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Oven, maintains 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Wetting agent (Method B only)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Mechanical washing apparatus (optional):

(a)
Results are consistent with those obtained using manual methods? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Degradation of the sample is avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(a)
(b)
75-:m (No. 200)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

AASHTO: Protective sieve 2.36 mm (No. 8) to 1.18 mm (No. 16)? . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Protective sieve is 1.18 mm (No. 16)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
Test sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Test sample mass conforms to following table:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Nominal Maximum Size
Minimum Mass, g
No. 4 or finer
300
3/8 in.
1000
3/4 in.
2500
1 in. or larger
5000
Note:
If same sample is to be tested as in T27 (C136), minimum mass should conform to requirements of that method.
3.
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9.
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15.
16.
Test sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test sample mass determined to 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placed in container and covered with water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wetting agent added? (Method B only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of container vigorously agitated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete separation of coarse and fine particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wash water poured through sieve nest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wash water free of coarse particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation continued until wash water is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material on sieves returned to washed sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess water decanted from washed sample only through the 75- :m sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washed aggregate dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washed aggregate mass determined to 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculation: % less than 75 :m = Orig. dry mass - Final dry mass X 100? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Original dry mass
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COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 3
BULK DENSITY (UNIT WEIGHT) AND VOIDS IN AGGREGATE
(T19)____
(ASTM C29)____
APPARATUS
1. Unit weight measures:
Capacity? - Record 2.8, 9.3, 14, 28, 70 or 100 L (1/10, 1/3, , 1, 2 , or 3 ft 3)*
Diameter? (Record)
Height is 80 - 150% of diameter? (Record height)
Top rim is smooth and watertight?
Top rim is plane to 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)?
Interior wall of measure a smooth and continuous surface?
Capacity less than 11 L (0.4 ft 3):
Min. thickness of bottom=5.0 mm (0.20 in.)?

Min. thick. of top 38 mm of wall=2.5 mm(0.10 in.)?
Min. thick. of remainder of wall=2.5 mm (0.10 in.)?
Capacity 11 to 42 L (0.4 to 1.5 ft 3):
Min. thickness of bottom=5.0 mm (0.20 in.)?

Min. thick. of top 38 mm of wall=5.0 mm (0.20 in.)?
Capacity >42 to 80 L (1.5 to 2.8 ft 3): Min. thickness of bottom=10.0 mm (0.40 in.)?
Capacity >80 to 133 L (2.8 to 4.0 ft 3):Min. thickness of bottom=13.0 mm (0.50 in.)?
Reported calibration factor? (Record)
* The actual volume of measure shall be at least 95% of the nominal volume.
VOLUME = 3.142 d 2h /4
1 L = 0.001 m3
2.
Tamping rod:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
Shovel or scoop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Calibration equipment:
(a)
(b)
5.
Balance:
Graduated to at least 0.05 kg (0.1 lb) increments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

AASHTO: Readable to 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Accurate to 0.1% of test load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(a)
(b)
Round, straight steel rod? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 mm (5/8 in.) in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approximately 600 mm (24 in.) long? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 mm (5/8 in.) hemispherical tip? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Piece of plate glass (larger than the measure's diameter)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Chassis or water pump grease? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 4
BULK DENSITY (UNIT WEIGHT) AND VOIDS IN AGGREGATE
(T19)____
(ASTM C29)____
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample size approximately 125 to 200 percent of the quantity needed to fill the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample dried to essentially constant mass or at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measure used conforms to the following table? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal Maximum Size
Minimum Capacity
of Measure, L (ft 3) [m3]
12.5 mm ( in.)
2.8 L (1/10) [0.0028]
25.0 mm (1 in.)
9.3 L (1/3) [0.0093]
37.5 mm (1 in.)
14 L () [0.014]
75 mm (3 in.)
28 L (1) [0.028]
112 mm (4 in.) ASTM [100 mm (4 in.) ]
70 L (2 ) [0.070]
150 mm (6 in.) ASTM [125 mm (5 in.) ]
100 L (3 ) [0.100]
Rodding procedure (up to 37.5-mm [1 -in.] particles):

1.
Measure filled 1/3 full and leveled with fingers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Aggregate rodded with 25 evenly distributed tamping strokes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Tamping rod does not forcibly strike the bottom of the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Measure filled with two more similar layers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Tamping strokes limited to layer being tamped? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Third layer filled to overflowing (before tamping)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
Surface leveled with the fingers or the straightedge (tamping rod)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Average level surface obtained (aggregate projections above the rim balance the voids below the rim)? . . . . . .
9.
Net mass determined to the nearest 0.05 kg (0.1 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net mass of aggregate multiplied by calibration factor or divided by volume of the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.
Bulk density reported to the nearest 10 kg/m3 (1 lb/ft 3)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.
Void content (if determined) reported to the nearest 1 percent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.
Jigging procedure (37.5 to 150-mm [1 to 6-in.] particles):
Measure filled 1/3 full and leveled with fingers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Layer compacted by raising alternate sides about 50 mm (2 in.) and dropping on floor 25 times on each
2.
side (a total of 50)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measure filled with two more similar layers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Third layer filled to overflowing (before compaction)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
5.
6.
7.
Net mass determined to the nearest 0.05 kg (1 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9.
10.
Shoveling procedure (up to 150-mm [6-in.] particles): NOTE: This method only used when specified.
1.
Measure filled to overflowing with scoop or shovel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Aggregate discharged from height not exceeding 50 mm (2 in.) above top of measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Care taken to prevent segregation of the particle sizes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
5.
6.
Net mass determined to the nearest 0.05 kg (0.1 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
8.
9.
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COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 5
ORGANIC IMPURITIES IN FINE AGGREGATES FOR CONCRETE
(T21)____
(ASTM C40)____
APPARATUS
1.
Oval glass bottles :

(a)
Clear (colorless) glass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
12 or 16-oz (approximately 350 or 470-mL) nominal capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Maximum outside thickness between 40 and 60 mm (1 and 2 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
Graduation lines in milliliters or ounces? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: If bottle is unmarked, graduation lines may be scribed onto the bottle and are required only at the 75, 130
200-mL (2 , 4 , & 7-oz) levels.
(e)
Stoppers or caps which are not soluble in specified reagents? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.
Reagent, 3 parts NaOH to 97 parts water by weight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Reference color standards (One of the following):

A.
Glass color plate with Organic Color Nos. 1-5 (Gardener Color Standards Nos. 5, 8, 11, 14, &
16)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.
Standard solution:
(1)
Reagent grade Potassium Dichromate dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid? . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)
Equal to Organic Color No. 3? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)
Solution is freshly made (less than 2 hours old)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
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COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
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8.
Sample obtained by Method T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AASHTO only: If sample is dried prior to testing, is it dried only by air drying? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample mass about 450 g (1 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sand added to the 130-mL (approximately 4 -oz) level in the bottle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NaOH solution added until volume of fine aggregate and liquid, after shaking, is 200 mL (approximately
7 oz) level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottle stoppered and shaken vigorously? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowed to stand for 24 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color comparison made against color standards? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 6
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AND COARSE AGGREGATES
(T27)____
(ASTM C136)____
APPARATUS
1.
Sieves - See General Apparatus sieve page.
2.
Balance:
AASHTO: Readable to 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: For fine agg: Readable to 0.1 g, accurate to 0.1 g or 0.1% of test load (greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
For coarse agg: Readable & accurate to 0.5 g or 0.1% of test load (greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Mechanical sieve shakers (Optional), meet adequacy of sieving requirements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 7
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AND COARSE AGGREGATES
(T27)____
(ASTM C136)____
PROCEDURE
Mixtures of Fine and Coarse Aggregate
Sample size the same as sample for coarse aggregates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Fine Aggregate
Initial mass: ____________
Final mass: _____________
1.
Sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Minimum sample mass 300 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
(Optional) If T11 (ASTM C117) is used, does the dry nest include a 75- :m (No. 200) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
4.
Sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
AASHTO: Mass determined to nearest 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If specimen consists of material leftover after T11 (ASTM C117) then Step 5 does not apply because it is
assumed
that total specimen mass was determined as part of that test.
AASHTO: Sieving continued until not more than 0.5% by mass of the total specimen passes a given
6.
sieve during one minute of continuous hand sieving?* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Sieving continued until not more than one mass % of the residue on any individual sieve passes
that sieve during one minute of continuous hand sieving?* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sieve size: _____________ Mass retained on sieve: _____________ Mass passing sieve: _____________
Residue on each sieve weighed to 0.1% of original dry mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Sieves are not overloaded - Mass of residue on each sieve (finer than the 4.75-mm [No. 4] sieve) is less
8.
than 7 kg/m2 of sieving surface or 200 g for 8" diameter sieve per sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Total mass of material after sieving agrees with mass before sieving to within 0.3% (If not, do not
9.
use for acceptance testing)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Percentages calculated to the nearest 0.1% and reported to the nearest whole number (except 75- :m 10.
if less than 10%, percentages reported to nearest 0.1%)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Percentage calculations based on original dry sample mass, including the passing 75- :m fraction? . . . . . . . . . . . ____
11.
Coarse
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Aggregate
Initial mass: _____________
Final mass: _____________
If whole field sample is not used, is test sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample dried to constant weight at 1105C (2309F) or sieved surface dry? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO: Mass determined to nearest 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If specimen consists of material leftover after T11 (ASTM C117) then Step 3 does not apply because it is
assumed that total specimen mass was determined as part of that test.
Minimum sample weight: 3/8 in. - 1 kg; in. - 2 kg; 3/4 in. - 5 kg; 1 in. - 10 kg; 1 in. - 15 kg;
2 in. - 20 kg; 2 in. - 35 kg; 3 in. - 60 kg; 3 in. - 100 kg? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
If hand sieving, particles not forced to pass through openings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO: Sieving continued until not more than 0.5% by mass of the total specimen passes a given
sieve during one minute of continuous hand sieving?* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Sieving continued until not more than one mass % of the residue on any individual sieve passes
that sieve during one minute of continuous hand sieving?* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sieve size: _____________ Mass retained on sieve: _____________ Mass passing sieve: _____________
Residue on each sieve weighed to 0.1% of original dry mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sieves not overloaded - Mass of residue on each sieve is not greater than: 2.5 X (sieve opening in mm) in
kg/m2 of sieving surface area (for No. 4 sieves and larger)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Quantity retained is not greater than 2.5 X (sieve opening, mm) X (effective sieving area, m)
[for 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieves and larger]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Total mass of material after sieving agrees with mass before sieving to within 0.3% (If not, do not
use for acceptance testing)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Percentages calculated to nearest 0.1% and reported to nearest whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Percentage calculations based on original dry sample mass, including the passing 75- :m fraction (if
T11/ASTM C136 was used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
* Check by hand with 8-in. diameter sieve.
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 8
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF MINERAL FILLER FOR ROAD AND PAVING MATERIALS
(T37)____
(ASTM D546)____
APPARATUS
1.
Sieves : 600 :m (No. 30), 300 :m (No. 50), and 75 :m (No. 200)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Satisfactory water spray or rubber hose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
4.
Balance:
AASHTO: Class G2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

ASTM: Capacity at least 200 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sensitive and accurate to 0.05 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sample mass at least 100 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and mass determined to nearest 0.1 g (ASTM:
to nearest 0.05 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample placed on specified nest of sieves (600, 300 and 75 :m)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material washed with stream of water until water coming through sieves is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Velocity of water not sufficient to splash sample over side? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care taken to avoid clogging of 75- :m sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residue on each sieve dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and mass determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AASHTO only: Excess water decanted (if necessary) from washed samples only through the 75- :m sieve
(prior to drying)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Masses of material retained on each sieve calculated as a percentage of the original sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . .
Results reported as total percent passing each sieve to nearest 0.5%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 9
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION OF FINE AGGREGATE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(T84)____
(ASTM C128)____
APPARATUS
Pycnometer:
(a)
One of the following containers:
1.
Volumetric flask, capacity 500 mL (or more)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
or
2.
Fruit jar fitted with pycnometer top? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
or
3.
Le Chatelier flask (as in T133):
a.
Space of at least 10 mm between highest graduation mark and lowest point of
grinding for glass stopper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
b.
Made of glass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
c.
Neck graduated from 0 to 1 mL and from 18 to 24 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
d.
Bottle and stopper have identical permanent identification markings? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
e.
Standard temperature marked on flask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
f.
Unit of capacity marked above highest graduation line (mL)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Volume content can be reproduced to 100 mm 3? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Volume of container filled to mark at least 50% greater than space required to accommodate
test sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Conical mold :
(a)
Height 753 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Inside diameter at top 403 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Inside diameter at bottom 903 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(d)
Metal, 0.8 mm minimum thickness? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Tamper: (a)
Mass 34015g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Flat circular tamping face? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Diameter of tamping face 253 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Buret (Optional), readable to 0.15 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Balance:
AASHTO: Class G2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Capacity at least 1 kg?____
Accurate to 0.1%, sensitive to 0.1 g or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
1.
2.
Approximately 1000 g in size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Oven drying not necessary if naturally moist condition is desired.
Covered with water or at least 6% moisture added? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Allowed to stand 15-19 hours (ASTM 20-28 hours), or naturally moist? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
6.
Excess water decanted (if necessary) without loss of fines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
Sample spread on flat, nonabsorbent surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Uniformly dried by current of warm air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.
Mold placed on flat, nonabsorbent surface and filled to overflowing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.
Tamped 25 times with 5 mm drop? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: See Provisional Tests 1-4 for materials that do not readily slump.
11.
Tamper allowed to fall freely under gravitational attraction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.
Loose sand removed from around base and mold lifted vertically? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.
Sample fails to slump on first test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14.
If it does slump, is water added, sample covered and allowed to stand 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15.
Drying continued and slump test repeated at frequent intervals until sample slumps slightly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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** Procedure continued on next page

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 10
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION OF FINE AGGREGATE
(T84)____
(ASTM C128)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
Procedure
1.
Pycnometer partially filled with water and 50010 g sample added? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Pycnometer filled to 90% of total capacity and agitated to eliminate air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Mechanical agitation permitted
a)
Performed in a manner that will not degrade the sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
b)
Comparison to manual agitation on the same material is performed every six months
and the two results fall within the acceptable range in Table 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Temperature of contents adjusted to 23.01.7C (73.43F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Water level adjusted to calibrated capacity and mass of pycnometer and contents determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Paper towel or isopropyl alcohol may be used to disperse foam on the water surface.
5.
Sample removed and dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note (AASHTO only): Second sample taken at the same time, within 0.2 g of the sample placed in the pycnometer,
may be used to determine the oven-dry mass.
Sample
cooled
in air at room temperature for 1.00.5 hour and mass determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Empty
pycnometer
filled to its calibration capacity with water at 23.01.7C (73.43C) and mass
7.
determined (pycnometer may be previously calibrated)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Quantity of water required to fill pycnometer may be determined using a buret.
All masses determined to nearest 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Lab says proper book formulas used in calculations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.
If sample tested in a naturally moist condition, source of the sample and the procedures used to prevent
10.
drying prior to testing reported? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Buret Method
(Alternate method to determine weight of pycnometer, specimen, & water)
1.
Mass of saturated surface dry specimen (S) determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Mass of empty pycnometer (W) determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Specimen added to pycnometer as in Step 1 of Procedure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Water at 23.01.7C (73.43F) added to pycnometer from buret? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Quantity of water needed to fill pycnometer (Va ) read from buret? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Total mass of pycnometer, specimen, and water (C) calculated from equation:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C = 0.9975 Va + S + W
Le Chatelier Method
(Alternate procedure)
Le Chatelier flask filled with water to point on stem between 0 and 1 mL marks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Initial volume reading recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Temperature of flask and contents at 23.01.7C (73.43F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Approximately 555 g (other masses acceptable) of saturated surface dry fine aggregate added to
4.
flask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Separate 50010 g sample of saturated surface dry material taken for absorption determination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Note: This sample must be obtained at the same time as the sample which is introduced into the Le Chatelier flask.
Stopper placed in flask, and flask and contents agitated to remove entrapped air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Water level read and recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Flask and contents within 1C (1.8F) of temperature in Step 3? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Aggregate removed from flask and dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.
10.
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 11
SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND ABSORPTION OF COARSE AGGREGATE
(T85)____
(ASTM C127)____
APPARATUS
1.
or
or
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sample container (One of the following):

(a)
Wire basket of 3.35-mm (No. 6) mesh or finer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Bucket of approximately equal breadth and height, capacity 4 to 7 L, for up to 37.5-mm
(1 -in.) material (if needed)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Larger container that prevents trapping air when submerged for plus 37.5-mm (1 -in.) material
(if needed)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water tank:
(a)
Capable of completely submerging the sample container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
AASHTO only: W atertight tank equipped with overflow outlet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension apparatus:
(a)
Of suitable design and in good condition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Center of suspension apparatus properly located with respect to center of balance pan or other
point of contact with balance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
AASHTO only: Wire suspending the container is of smallest practical size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Immersion water, temperature is 23.01.7C (73.43F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Large absorbent cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance: AASHTO: Class G5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASTM: Sensitive, readable, and accurate to 0.05% of sample weight or 0.5 g (greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sieves , 4.75 mm (No. 4) or other sizes as needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oven, maintains 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Screened on 4.75-mm (No. 4 sieve) [or 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve if sample contains substantial quantities
of minus 4.75-mm material]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample mass as follows: in. or less - 2 kg; 3/4 in. - 3 kg; 1 in. - 4 kg; 1 in. - 5 kg? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Washed to clean surfaces of particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and cooled to room temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Oven drying not necessary if naturally moist condition is desired.
Covered with water for 15 to 19 hours (ASTM 20 to 28 hours)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Rolled in cloth to remove visible films of water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Larger particles wiped individually? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Evaporation avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample mass determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO: All masses determined to nearest 1 g or 0.1% of sample mass (whichever is greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: All masses determined to nearest 0.5 g or 0.05% of sample weight (whichever is greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample immediately placed in sample container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Mass determined in water at 23.01.7C (73.43F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Entrapped air removed before weighing by shaking container while immersed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and cooled to room temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample mass determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 12
RESISTANCE TO DEGRADATION OF SMALL-SIZE COARSE AGGREGATE
BY ABRASION AND IMPACT IN THE LOS ANGELES MACHINE
(T96)____
(ASTM C131)____
APPARATUS
1.
Los Angeles machine:

1
2
(a)
ID#.:__________ __________
(b)
Inside diameter 7115 mm (280.2 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(c)
Inside length 5085 mm (200.2 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(d)
Wall thickness 12.73.2 mm (1/8 in.) [ASTM: 12.7 mm, no tolerance]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(e)
Cylinder horizontal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(f)
Opening in side about 508 x 152 mm (20 in. x 6 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(g)
Cover has dust-tight gasket and is securely fastened to drum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(h)
Shelf projects inward 892 mm (3.50.1 in.) or 152 x 102 x 12.7 mm (6 x 4 x 1/2 in.)
angle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(i)
Shelf firm, rigid, and in good physical condition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(j)
Shelf mounted radially and extends [AASHTO only: to within 5 mm (0.2 in.) of] full
length of the cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(k)
Shelf located such that the charge does not impact near the opening and its cover? . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(l)
ASTM only: Distance from shelf to the opening is 1270 mm (50 in.) or more in the
direction of rotation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
(m)
Cylinder rotates at 30 to 33 revolutions per minute over 5 minutes period? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
Counter reading (Start):
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Counter reading (End):
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Elapsed time:
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Average speed = 60 x rev / time in seconds =

(o)
(p)
2.
minutes
__________
seconds
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RPM
Uniform peripheral speed (+1 RPM about average suggested)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
AASHTO only: Machine equipped with counter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____
Charge:
(a)
Number of balls tested:__________ Number of balls having a mass of 390-445 g:_________
(b)
Mass of charge:
A - 12 balls =
4975-5025 g? _____
B - 11 balls =
4559-4609 g? _____
C - 8 balls =
3310-3350 g? _____
D - 6 balls =
2485-2515 g? _____
(c)
All grading charges possible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Sieves , 1.70 mm (No. 12) and other sizes as needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Balance:
AASHTO: Class G5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Accurate to 0.1% of test load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Oven,
maintains 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 13
RESISTANCE TO DEGRADATION OF SMALL-SIZE COARSE AGGREGATE
BY ABRASION AND IMPACT IN THE LOS ANGELES MACHINE
(T96)____
(ASTM C131)____
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Sample washed and oven-dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Washing may be waived, except in the case of referee testing, but drying before the test is always required.
Mass determined to nearest 1.0 g (ASTM: 1 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specimen masses conform to the table below:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIEVE SIZE
GRADING A
GRADING B
1 to 1 in.
125025 g
3/4 to 1 in.
125025 g
to 3/4 in.
125010 g
250010 g
3/8 to in.
125010 g
250010 g
GRADING C
1/4 to 3/8 in.
250010 g
No. 4 to 1/4 in.
250010 g
No. 8 to No. 4
Total Mass
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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GRADING D
500010 g
500010 g
500010 g
500010 g
500010 g
Sample and spheres put in machine and tumbled 500 times? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note: Loss after 100 revolutions may be determined, then entire sample returned to drum for final 400 revolutions.
Contents of drum separated on a sieve coarser than a 1.70 mm (No. 12)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finer material separated on a No. 12 sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Optional) Material coarser than No. 12 washed and dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Washing procedure must be performed in the case of referee testing.
Mass of material coarser than No. 12 determined to nearest 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percentage of wear calculated by dividing original mass into the difference between the original and
final mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 14
SOUNDNESS OF AGGREGATE BY USE OF SODIUM
SULFATE OR MAGNESIUM SULFATE
(T104)____
(ASTM C88)____
APPARATUS
1.
Ovens, records presented that sulfate oven evaporation rate has been checked in accordance with the
test method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sieves :
63.0 mm (2 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
50.0 mm (2 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
37.5 mm (1 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
16.0 mm (5/8 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

12.5 mm ( in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.5 mm (3/8 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.36 mm (No. 8)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

1.18 mm (No. 16)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
.600 mm (No. 30)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
31.5 mm (1 1/4 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

25.0 mm (1 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.0 mm (5/16 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4.75 mm (No. 4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
.300 mm (No. 50)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

.150 mm (No. 100)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
19.0 mm (3/4 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.00 mm (No. 5)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Sample containers :
AASHTO only:
(a)
203.2-mm (8-in.) diameter sieves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
For coarse aggregate - 2.36 mm (No. 8) size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
For fine aggregate - 250 :m (No. 60) size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(d)
Good physical condition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Other containers may be used, provided they permit solution access and drainage of solution without
sample loss.
ASTM only:
(a)
Containers are perforated to allow solution access and drainage of solution without sample
loss? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Sulfate solutions:
A.
Solution Containers:
(1)
Have suitable covers or protected from evaporation and foreign material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)
Holds volume of solution to cover samples to a depth of at least 12.5 mm ( in.)? . . . . . . . . . .
(3)
Are solutions clear prior to use (not discolored)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)
Volume of solution at least 5 times the solid volume of all samples immersed at any
one time? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B.
Temperature Regulation:
(1)
Method for controlling temperature of sulfate solution during a test:___________________
(2)
Solution temperature 20.3 to 21.9C (ASTM:211C) per AMRL thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
C.
Suitable device for measuring specific gravity of solution to within 0.001:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Hydrometer? ____ Pycnometer? ____ Other? ____
(1)
For Sodium Sulfate, specific gravity is 1.154 to 1.171 (ASTM: 1.151 to 1.174)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(2)
For Magnesium Sulfate, specific gravity is 1.297 to 1.306 (ASTM: 1.295 to 1.308)? . . . . . . . . . . ____
** Apparatus continued on next page.

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 15
SULFATE OR MAGNESIUM SULFATE (CONT.)
(T104)____
(ASTM C88)____
APPARATUS (CONT.)
5.
Thermometer (AASHTO only), covers temperature range of solution and readable to 0.1C (0.2F)?. . .
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6.
Temperature recorder (AASHTO only):

(a)
Capable of recording solution temperature a minimum of once every 10 minutes for duration of
test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Accurate to 0.3C (0.5F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Balance:
8.
Barium chloride solution:

AASHTO: 0.2 molar (41.6 g BaCl2 per liter of solution)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: 100 mL of 5% barium chloride solution prepared by dissolving 5 g of BaCl 2 in 100 mL distilled water? . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO: readable to 0.1% of sample mass, or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

ASTM:
For fine aggregate, accurate to 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
For coarse aggregate, accurate to 1 g or 0.1%, (greater)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 16
(T104)____
(ASTM C88)____
PROCEDURE
Fine Aggregate:
1.
Passed through a 9.5-mm (3/8-in.) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Washed on a 300- :m (No. 50) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Sample rough graded to obtain 110 g or more of each of the following sizes, if possible:
9.5 to 4.75 mm (3/8 in. to No. 4)?
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4.75 to 2.36 mm (No. 4 to No. 8)?
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2.36 to 1.18 mm (No. 8 to No. 16)? ____
1.18 to 0.600 mm (No. 16 to No. 30)?
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0.600 to 0.300 mm (No. 30 to No. 50)?
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If sample contains less than 5% of any specified size, that size not tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Each size sieved a second time to refusal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Aggregates sticking in sieve openings discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
1000.1 g of each size weighed out and put in separate containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Coarse
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Aggregate:
Material finer than 4.75 mm (No. 4) removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Aggregate thoroughly washed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
By sieving to refusal, sample separated into the following sizes:
63 to 37.5 mm (2 to 1 in.)?
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37.5 to 19.0 mm (1 to 3/4 in.)?
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19.0 to 9.5 mm (3/4 to 3/8 in.)?
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9.5 to 4.75 mm (3/8 in. to No. 4)?
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Weight of each fraction present as follows:
63 to 37.5 mm :
(2 to 1 in.)
63 to 50 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000300 g? . . . . . . . . . . ____
(2 to 2 in.)
50 to 37.5 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000200 g? . . . . . . . . . . ____
(2 to 1 in.)
37.5 to 19.0 mm :
(1 to 3/4 in.)
37.5 to 25.0 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . 100050 g? . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(1 to 1 in.)
25.0 to 19.0 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . 50030 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(1 to 3/4 in.)
19.0 to 9.5 mm :
(3/4 to 3/8 in.)
19.0 to 12.5 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . 67010 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(3/4 to in.)
12.5 to 9.5 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3305 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
( to 3/8 in.)
9.5 to 4.75 mm :
(3/8 in. to No. 4)
6.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3005 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
If sample contains less than 5% of any specified size, that size not tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
** Procedure continued on next page.

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 17
(T104)____
(ASTM C88)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
Procedure
1.
Salt cake in bottom of solution container broken up and stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Specific gravity of solution checked? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Each sample immersed in depth at least 12.5 mm ( in.) above its top? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Kept immersed for 16 to 18 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
After removal from solution, each sample drained 10 to 20 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Cooled to room temperature [AASHTO only: 20 to 25C (68 to 77F)]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO only: Temperature of aggregate checked by thermometer or other acceptable means before
8.
placing in sulfate solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Re-immersed and process continued until required number of cycles is completed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.
Note (AASHTO only): If test must be interrupted, samples should be left in oven at 1105C until resuming the
test.
10.
AASHTO only: Temperature records from recording unit reviewed to verify solution temperature limits
were not exceeded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
11.
After final cooling, sample washed by circulating water at 436C (11010F) through the samples in
their containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
12.
Hot water introduced near bottom and allowed to pass through samples and overflow? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
13.
Impact or abrasion of samples avoided during washing operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
14.
Barium chloride used to check completeness of washing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If barium chloride reacts with lab water, completeness of washing must be determined by other means.
Each fraction dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
15.
Fine Aggregate: Sieved over same sieves used before test and in the same manner (i.e. if hand sieved originally,
16.
should be hand sieved at the end)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
17.
18.
Coarse Aggregate: Hand sieved over:

31.5 mm sieve for 63 to 37.5 mm? ____
(1 1/4 in. sieve for 2 to 1 in.)
8.0 mm sieve for 19.0 to 9.5 mm? ____

(5/16 in. sieve for 3/4 to 3/8 in.)
16.0 mm sieve for 37.5 to 19.0 mm? ____

(5/8 in. sieve for 1 to 3/4 in.)
4.00 mm sieve for 9.5 to 4.75 mm? ____

(No. 5 sieve for 3/8 in. to No. 4)
Mass of material retained on each sieve determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 18
CLAY LUMPS AND FRIABLE PARTICLES IN AGGREGATE
(T112)____
(ASTM C142)____
APPARATUS
1.
Sample containers :
(a) Rust resistant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(b) Size and shape such that sample can be spread in thin layer on bottom? . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sieves : 4.75 mm (No. 4), 1.18 mm (No. 16), and other sizes as needed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Balance, readable (ASTM: accurate) to 0.1% of sample mass, or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
1.
Samples taken from materials left over from T11 (ASTM C117)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material dried to substantially constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Fine Aggregate:
3.
(a)
Consists of particles coarser than 1.18-mm (No. 16) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Sample mass at least 25 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coarse Aggregate:
4.
(a)
Consists of particles coarser than 4.75-mm (No. 4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Sample mass at least:
No. 4 to 3/8 in....1000 g?
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3/8 to 3/4 in........2000 g?
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3/4 to 1 in....3000 g?
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Over 1 in......5000 g?
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5.
Mixtures of Fine and Coarse Aggregate:
(a)
Material separated into two sizes on the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Samples prepared in accordance with either fine or coarse aggregate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure
1.
Sample mass determined to 0.1% and spread in thin layer on bottom of container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Covered with distilled water and soaked for 20 to 28 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Particles rolled between thumb and forefinger to attempt to break them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fingernails not used to break particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Residue of friable particles removed by wet sieving as follows:
5.
(a)
Fine aggregate on No. 20? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
No. 4 to 3/8 in. on No. 8? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
3/8 to 3/4 in. on No. 4? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
3/4 to 1 in. on No. 4? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e)
1 in. and larger on No. 4? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residue
from
each sieving dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Mass
of
residue
determined to 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 19
LIGHTWEIGHT PIECES IN AGGREGATE
(T113)____
(ASTM C123)____
APPARATUS
1.
Containers :
(a)
Suitable drying containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Suitable containers for holding the heavy liquids? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Heavy liquid (One of the following):

(a)
Solution of zinc chloride in water for materials with specific gravity less than 2.0? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Mixture of kerosine with 1,1,2,2 tetrabromoethane for materials with specific gravity between
2.4 and 2.95? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Solution of zinc bromide in water for material with specific gravity less than 2.6 (ASTM: 2.4)? . . . . . . . . ____
or
or
3.
Specific gravity measurement:

(a)
Suitable device for measuring specific gravity of heavy liquid within0.01:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Hydrometer? _____ Pycnometer? _____ Other? _____
4.
Skimmer:
(a)
Piece of 300-:m (No. 50) sieve cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Suitable size and shape? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Hot plate or oven, capable of maintaining temperature of 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Sieves : 300-:m (No. 50) and 4.75-mm (No. 4)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Balance:
AASHTO: Readable to 0.1% of sample mass, or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: For fine aggregate: Capacity at least 500 g and sensitive to 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
For coarse aggregate: Capacity at least 5000 g and sensitive to 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Miscellaneous:
(a)
Hood in good working condition (if kerosine mixture is used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Protective gloves and goggles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 20
LIGHTWEIGHT PIECES IN AGGREGATE
(T113)____
(ASTM C123)____
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
1.
Sample obtained by T248 (ASTM C702)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Minimum sample mass as follows:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
4.75 mm (No. 4) - 200 g; 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) - 3 kg; 37.5 mm (1 in.) - 5 kg; 75 mm (3 in.) - 10 kg
Aggregate dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and cooled to room temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Fine Aggregate
Sieved on a 300- :m (No. 50) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Sieving continued until less than 1% of material on sieve passes in 1 minute of continuous hand sieving? . . . .
2.
Mass of plus 300- :m material determined to nearest 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
4.
Aggregate brought to saturated surface dry condition by T84 (ASTM C128)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amount of water that aggregate will absorb added, covered for 30 minutes, and tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
Note (AASHTO only): If material undergoes degradation in water, it does not have to be in SSD condition.
Sample placed in container holding heavy liquid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Volume of heavy liquid at least 3 times the volume of aggregate tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Liquid poured into second container through skimmer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
Only floating particles decanted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Heavy liquid recovered and poured back into starting container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.
Aggregate agitated by stirring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.
Steps 7 through 10 repeated until all floaters are removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.
Lightweight particles on skimmer washed free of heavy liquid using alcohol (for tetrabromoethane) or
12.
water (for zinc chloride or zinc bromide)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lightweight particles allowed to air dry or dried to constant mass at no greater than 115C (239F)? . . . . . . . . . .
13.
14.
Mass of lightweight particles determined to nearest 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15.
Lab says book formulas used in all calculations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coarse
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Aggregate
Sieved on a 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mass determined to the nearest 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aggregate brought to saturated surface dry condition by T85 (ASTM C127)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: (AASHTO only) If material undergoes degradation in water, it does not have to be in SSD condition.
Sample placed in container holding heavy liquid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volume of heavy liquid at least 3 times the volume of aggregate tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skimmer used to remove the floating particles and particles saved? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aggregate in container agitated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All floating particles removed by above process? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lightweight particles on skimmer washed free of heavy liquid using appropriate solvent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lightweight particles allowed to air dry or dried to constant mass at no greater than 115C (239F)? . . . . . . . . . .
Mass of lightweight particles determined to the nearest 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lab says book formulas used in all calculations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 21
PLASTIC FINES IN GRADED AGGREGATES AND
SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST
(T176)____
(ASTM D2419)____
APPARATUS
1.
Graduated plastic cylinders :
Outside diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 in.)?

Inside diameter: 31.50.5 mm (1.25 in)?
Inside height: 430 mm (17 in.)?
Graduations at: 2.54 mm (0.1 in.)?
Rubber stopper?
2.
Irrigator tube:
(a)
Outside diameter 6.4 mm (1/4 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Length approximately 510 mm (20 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Pinched end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
No. 60 holes (1.0 mm diameter) drilled in two places on end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e)
AASHTO only: Handle for irrigation tube (optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.
Satisfactory siphon assembly ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Weighted foot assembly :

(a)
Weighs 10005 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Guide fixed to shaft? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Older (1969) model of weighted foot assembly with guide cap that fits over upper end of graduated cylinder
is acceptable.
5.
Tin measure :
(a)
Diameter approximately 57 mm (2 1/4 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Capacity of 855 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Wide-mouth funnel? : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(a)
AASHTO only: Diameter approximately 100 mm (4 in.) at the mouth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Clock or watch, readable in minutes and seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Shaker:
____ Mechanical
____ Manual
(a)
Securely fastened to firm and level surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note (AASHTO only): Mechanical shaker required for referee testing. Note if mechanical shaker is not presented informational note only.
** Apparatus continued on next page.

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 22
SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST (CONT.)
(T176)____
(ASTM D2419)____
APPARATUS (CONT.)
9.
or
or
Stock calcium chloride solution (One of the following):

(a)
454 g (1 lb) technical grade anhydrous calcium chloride, 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin,
and 47 g (45 mL) formaldehyde (40% by volume solution); diluted to 4L (1 gallon) with
distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
577 g (1.27 lb) A.C.S. grade calcium chloride dihydrate, 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin, and
59 g (53 mL) 1,5-pentanedial (glutaraldehyde) (50% solution in water); diluted to 4L (1 gallon)
with distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
577 g (1.27 lb) A.C.S. grade calcium chloride dihydrate, 2050 g (1640 mL) USP glycerin, and
63 g (53 mL) kathon CG/ICP; diluted to 4L (1 gallon) with distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Stock solution may be made without using any biocide (formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, or kathon), provided
the storage time of the stock solution is not sufficient to promote fungi growth.
10.
Working calcium chloride solution:

(a)
One measuring tin full (855 mL) of stock calcium chloride solution diluted to 4 L (1 gallon)
with water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Stored in 4 L (1 gallon) bottle on shelf 91525 mm (ASTM: 913 cm) [361 in.] above
work surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Solution may be stored in larger glass or plastic vat, provided the liquid level is maintained between 915 to
1170 mm (36 and 46 in.) [ASTM: 36 and 45 in. (91 to 114 cm)] above work surface.
(c)
Temperature of solution is 223C (725F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(d)
Solution is free of fungus? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(e)
AASHTO only: Solution discarded if more than 30 days old? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only: Solution discarded if no more than 2 weeks old, and fresh solution not added to
old solution (Sections 6.6 to 6.8)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
11.
Straightedge or spatula (AASHTO only )? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
12.
Quartering or splitting cloth (AASHTO only)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
13.
14.
Work surface free of vibration and not exposed to direct sunlight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
15.
4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve (ASTM only)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
16.
Flat pan (ASTM only), for mixing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 23
SOILS BY USE OF THE SAND EQUIVALENT TEST
(T176)____
(ASTM D2419)____
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
AASHTO only:
1.
Sample pulverized and passed through 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
All fines cleaned from +No. 4 particles and included with -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Sample split or quartered to yield slightly more than four 85-mL (3-oz.) tins of -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If necessary, material may be dampened before splitting or quartering to avoid segregation or loss of fines.
ASTM only:
Sample mixed and reduced according to C702 (splitting or quartering)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
2.
Sample sieved on No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve until not more than one mass percent of residue passes the
sieve during one minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Any +No. 4 lumps pulverized to pass No. 4 sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
All fines cleaned from +No. 4 particles and included with -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample is at least 1500 g of -No. 4 material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Method 1 - Air Dry
AASHTO only:
1.
Enough -No. 4 material split or quartered to fill the 85-mL (3-oz) tin slightly rounded above brim? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
While filling, bottom edge of tin tapped on hard surface to consolidate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Tin struck off level full with spatula or straightedge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
If using referee method (mechanical shaker), sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)and cooled to room
temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only (Procedure A):
If necessary, material dampened to avoid segregation or loss of fines during splitting or quartering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
2.
Measuring tin filled four times by dipping from sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Each time a measure full is dipped, bottom edge tapped on hard surface at least four times to
3.
consolidate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Measure level full or slightly rounded above the brim? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
5.
Amount of material in four measures determined by weight or by volume, using plastic cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
This material returned to sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Sample quartered or split according to C702 to obtain the predetermined weight or volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
8.
Sample split or quartered two more times to obtain specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Each specimen dried at 2309F (1105C) and cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.
Method 2 - Pre-W et (AASHTO and ASTM Procedure B)
ASTM only: Material dampened sufficiently to prevent segregation or loss of fines? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
2.
ASTM only: 1000 to 1500 g of material split or quartered out? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only: Material mixed thoroughly with hand trowel in circular pan by scooping toward middle
3.
of pan while rotating it horizontally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only: Mixing continued for at least one minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
5.
Moisture condition checked by tightly squeezing small portion in palm of hand, forming a cast? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Sample at proper water content (cast permits careful handling without breaking)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(a)
If too dry (cast crumbles easily), water added and remixed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
If too wet (shows free water), sample drained and air dried, mixing frequently? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
If either (a) or (b) above occurred, sample placed in pan, covered with lid or damp cloth (not touching
sample), and allowed to stand for at least 15 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 24
(T176)____
(ASTM D2419)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
AASHTO: Sample placed on splitting cloth and mixed by alternately lifting each corner of cloth and
pulling it over sample toward diagonally opposite corner, causing material to be rolled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM: Sample remixed for 1 minute after minimum curing time, without water, and formed into a
cone with a trowel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO only: When material appears to be homogeneous, mixing finished with sample in a pile near
center of cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Tin measure pushed through base of pile with free hand against pile opposite the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Material fills tin to overflowing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Material compacted into tin with palm of hand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Tin struck off level full with spatula or straightedge (ASTM: with trowel)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
AASHTO only: If using referee method (mechanical shaker), sample dried to constant mass at
1105C (2309F) and cooled to room temperature before testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Procedure
1.
101.62.5 mm (40.1 in.) of working calcium chloride solution siphoned into plastic cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Prepared sample poured from measuring tin into cylinder, using funnel to avoid spillage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Bottom of cylinder tapped sharply on heel of hand several times to release air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Wetted sample allowed to stand undisturbed for 101 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Stopper placed in cylinder and material loosened from bottom by shaking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Mechanical Shaker Method (Referee Method):
(a)
Stoppered cylinder placed in mechanical shaker and timer set? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Cylinder and contents shaken for 451 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Shaker Method
(a)
Stoppered cylinder secured in hand shaker and stroke counter reset to zero? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Fingertips pushed against right hand spring steel strap, and smooth oscillating motion
maintained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Tip of pointer reverses direction within marker limits? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
Shaking action continued for 100 strokes in 455 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hand Method
(a)
Cylinder held in horizontal position and shaken vigorously in horizontal linear motion from end
to end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Cylinder shaken 90 cycles (one cycle is a complete back and forth motion) in approximately 30 seconds,
using throw of 22925 mm (91 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Following shaking, cylinder set upright on work table and stopper removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irrigator tube inserted in cylinder and material rinsed from cylinder walls as irrigator is lowered? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irrigator forced through material to bottom of cylinder by gentle stabbing and twisting action while
solution flows from tip? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabbing and twisting motion applied until cylinder filled to 381-mm (15-in.) [ASTM: 38.0-cm] mark? . . . . . . . . . .
Irrigator raised slowly without shutting off flow so liquid level is maintained at about 15 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final level adjusted to 15 in. before irrigator is removed from cylinder (AASHTO only: between top 2
graduations, but not above the 381-mm level)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder and contents allowed to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes 15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing started immediately after withdrawal of irrigator? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 25
(T176)____
(ASTM D2419)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
After sedimentation, level at top of clay suspension (clay reading) recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If no clear line of demarcation, sample allowed to stand undisturbed until clay reading can be obtained,
and total sedimentation time recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If sedimentation time exceeds 30 minutes, test rerun using 3 individual samples of same material, and
clay reading requiring shortest sedimentation time recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted foot assembly gently lowered into cylinder, without hitting mouth of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When foot comes to rest on sand, assembly tipped toward cylinder graduations until indicator touches
cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
254 mm (10 in.) subtracted from level indicated by extreme top edge of indicator, and this value
recorded as sand reading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If clay/sand readings fall between 2.5-mm (0.1-in.) graduations, is level of higher graduation recorded? . . . . . . .
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Calculations
Sand equivalent calculated to 0.1 using following equation:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Sand Reading X 100
Clay Reading
If sand equivalent is not a whole number, reported as next higher whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
If desired to average sand equivalent values, and average is not a whole number, reported as next higher whole
3.
number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 26
(T210)____
(ASTM D3744)____
APPARATUS
1.
Mechanical washing vessel (pot):

(a)
Flat-bottomed, straight-sided, and cylindrical? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Approximately 4 liter (2 gallon) capacity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Dimensions conform to Fig. 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
Top edge of pot flared outward? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e)
Pot is 0.9 mm (20-gage) stainless steel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(f)
Gasket is 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) neoprene rubber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(g)
Inside diameter of gasket is 199.230.40 mm (7 27/321/64 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(h)
Outside dia. of gasket is 216.300.40 mm (8 33/641/64 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i)
Three trunk clamps, placed at 1/3 intervals? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(j)
Clamps attached to pot by rivets or welds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(k)
Lid forms watertight seal with flared edge of pot with gasket and lid clamped in place? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.
Collection pan:
(a)
Round, with vertical sides? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
AASHTO only: At least 250 mm (10 in.) [ASTM: 9 in.] diameter, app. 100 mm (4 in.) deep? . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Holds wire mesh of 203.2 mm (8 in.) diameter sieve at least 76 mm (3 in.) above bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Agitator:
(a)
Mechanical device capable of lateral reciprocating motion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Set to operate at 28510 complete cycles/minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Length of stroke 44.50.6 mm (1.750.025 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note (AASHTO only): Other types of sieve shakers may be used, provided length of time or other factors are
adjusted so that results can be obtained that duplicate results using modified Tyler shaker.
4.
All T176 (D2419) equipment (covered in T176 worksheets)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Sieves :
19.0 mm (3/4 in.)?
12.5 mm ( in.)?
9.5 mm (3/8 in.)?
4.75 mm (No. 4)?
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4.00 mm (No. 8)?

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1.18 mm (No. 16)?
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600 :m (No. 30)? *
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* Not required for ASTM
300 :m (No. 50)? *

150 :m (No. 100)? *
75 :m (No. 200)?
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6.
Balance:
AASHTO : Class G2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM : Minimum capacity of 500 g and sensitive to 1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Calcium chloride solutions:

(a)
Stock and working calcium chloride solutions as specified in T176 (D2419)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
For referee testing, temperature of working solution is 223C (725F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Water:
(a)
(b)
Distilled or demineralized water (for referee testing)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

For referee testing, temperature of water is 223C (725F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 27
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(ASTM D3744)____
PROCEDURE
Initial Sample Preparation
1.
Sample attained in accordance with T2 (D75) (Sampling Aggregates)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aggregate dried at temperature not exceeding 60C (140F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Aggregate dried sufficiently to permit complete separation on 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve and to develop
3.
free-flowing condition in the portion passing the sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If sample contains appreciable clay, aggregate turned frequently during drying process? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Hard clods broken up, fine coatings removed from coarse aggregate particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Grading determined by sieving in accordance with T27 (C136) on 19.0, 12.5, 9.5, 4.75, 2.36 and
6.
1.18 mm (3/4 in., in., 3/8 in., No. 4, No. 8, and No. 16) sieves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
Material retained on 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) sieve discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Procedure (A, B or C) determined based on grading of aggregate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
(a)
If less than 10% aggregate passes 4.75 mm (No. 4), tested by Procedure A only? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
If less than 10% aggregate is coarser than 4.75 mm (No. 4), tested by Procedure B only? . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
If both coarse and fine aggregate fractions are each present in quantities equal to or greater than
10% :
1.
If percent passing 1.18 mm (No. 16) is greater than 10%, both Procedures A and B
used on appropriate aggregate sizes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
If percent passing 1.18 mm (No. 16) is less than or equal to 10%, Procedure A or
Procedure C used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
If most aggregate (75 - 80%) is between 9.5 and 1.18 mm (3/8 in. and No. 16), tested by
Procedure C only? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PROCEDURE A - COARSE AGGREGATE

Sample Preparation
1.
Preliminary test sample having mass of 255025 g (air-dry) prepared using following grading:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Aggregate Size
Air-Dry Mass, g
19.0 to 12.5 mm
107010
12.5 to 9.5 mm
57010
9.5 to 4.75 mm
9105
Note (ASTM only): If material has less than 10% of any size fraction, above masses adjusted to the actual
percentage of the original grading, and sizes proportioned accordingly.
AASHTO only: Sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AASHTO only: Sample allowed to cool and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample placed in mechanical washing vessel, and 10005 mL distilled or demineralized water added? . . . . . . . . .
Vessel lid clamped in place and vessel secured in sieve shaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When all aggregate is not completely inundated by water:
(a)
Material not inundated is washed and added to test sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Adjusted sample masses and water volumes used in testing when washed material is used? . . . . . . . .
(c)
Bulk, oven-dry specific gravity, and percentage of absorption of aggregate determined in
accordance with T85 (C127)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 28
AGGREGATE DURABILITY INDEX (CONT.)
(T210)____
(ASTM D3744)____
PROCEDURE A (CONT.)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Agitation started 6010 seconds after introduction of wash water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vessel in sieve shaker agitated for 120 seconds (2 minutes) 5 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vessel removed from shaker, lid unclamped, and contents poured onto 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remaining fines from vessel rinsed onto sieve and water (from a flexible hose attached to a faucet)
directed onto the aggregate until water passing through the sieve is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material retained on 4.75 mm sieve dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If loss in mass due to washing is equal to or less than 75 g, skip to Procedure for Coarse Aggregate
(below)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If loss in mass exceeds 75 g:
(a)
Preliminary test sample retained and combined with a second washed sample (by above
washing procedure) according to the specified masses to provide the desired test sample? . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Grading for preliminary test sample determined as follows :
1.
If each of the aggregate sizes listed in following table represents 10% or more of the
19.0 to 4.75 mm (3/4 in. to No. 4) portion, as determined from masses recorded in
Step 6 of Initial Sample Preparation (previous page), are following oven-dry masses
used in preparing the preliminary test sample:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Aggregate Size
Oven-Dry Mass, g
19.0 to 12.5 mm
105010
12.5 to 9.5 mm
55010
9.5 to 4.75 mm
9005
2500 g preliminary test sample prepared using the prescribed grading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary sample mechanically washed as in Steps 4 through 10? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steps (c) through (e) above repeated, if necessary, to obtain sufficient material to yield a washed
test sample of 250025 g and contain each size fraction in quantity specified in Step (b)
above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After oven-dried material allowed to cool, washed coarse aggregate separated on 12.5, 9.5 and
4.75 mm ( in., 3/8 in., and No. 4) sieves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material passing 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washed test sample prepared using masses specified in Step (b) above from representative
portions of each size of washed material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure for Coarse Aggregate

Sand equivalent test cylinder placed on work surface free of vibration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
7 mL of stock solution poured into cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
4.75 and 75-:m (No. 4 and No. 200) sieves placed in collection pan, with 4.75 mm on top? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Washed test sample placed in mechanical washing vessel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Amount of distilled or demineralized water determined in Step 6 of Sample Preparation (previous page)
5.
added, lid clamped in place, and vessel secured in sieve shaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agitation started 60 seconds after introduction of wash water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
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** Procedure A continued on next page.

COMMENTS:
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Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 29
(T210)____
(ASTM D3744)____
PROCEDURE A (CONT.)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
Vessel agitated for 600 seconds (10 minutes)15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vessel taken from shaker and lid removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of vessel agitated by moving upright vessel vigorously in horizontal circular motion 5 or 6
times to bring fines into suspension? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents immediately poured over nested 4.75 and 75- :m (No. 4 and No. 200) sieves in collection
pan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material retained on 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All wash water and material passing 75- :m (No. 200) sieve collected in collection pan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To assure all minus 75- :m material is washed through the sieve:
(a)
Jarring action applied to sieve by lightly bumping side of sieve frame with heel of hand as wash
water drains through 75- :m sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
When concentration of material is retained on 75- :m sieve, fine material rerinsed by pouring
wash water through sieve again as follows:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Wash water allowed to stand undisturbed in collection pan for short time to permit
heavier particles to settle to bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Upper portion of wash water poured into another container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Wash water poured back through 75- :m sieve, and all wash water and minus 75- :m material
collected in collection pan again? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Washing process repeated until all minus 75- :m material has been washed through
the sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distilled or demineralized water added to bring volume of dirty wash water to 10005 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wash water transferred to container suitable for stirring and pouring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funnel placed in sand equivalent cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wash water stirred by hand to bring fines into suspension? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While water is still turbulent, enough wash water poured into cylinder to bring level of liquid to
381 mm (15 in.) mark? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funnel removed, stopper placed in end of cylinder, and contents mixed immediately? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents mixed by alternately turning cylinder upside down and right side up, allowing bubble to
completely traverse the length of the cylinder 20 times in approximately 35 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder placed on work table, stopper removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder allowed to stand undisturbed for 1200 seconds (20 minutes)15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height of sediment column immediately read and recorded to nearest 2.5 mm (0.1 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calculation for Procedure A

Durability index calculated to nearest whole number using the following equation, or from Table 1:? . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Dc = 30.3 + 20.8 cot (0.29 + 0.15 H) for H in inches.
OR
Dc = 30.3 + 20.8 cot (0.29 + 0.0059 H) for H in mm.
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 30
(T210)____
(ASTM D3744)____
PROCEDURE B - FINE AGGREGATE

Sample Preparation
1.
Representative portion from minus 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve split or quartered to obtain oven-dry mass of
50025 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Preliminary test sample dried to constant mass at 1105C (2309F) and cooled to room
temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Sample placed in mechanical washing vessel and 10005 mL distilled or demineralized water added? . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Vessel lid clamped in place and vessel secured in sieve shaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Agitation started 600 seconds (10 minutes)30 seconds after introduction of wash water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Vessel agitated for 120 seconds (2 minutes)5 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Vessel removed from shaker, lid unclamped, and contents poured over 4.75 and 75- :m (No. 4 and
No. 200) sieve nest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Any remaining fines rinsed from vessel onto sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
8.
Water (from flexible hose attached to faucet) directed onto the aggregate until water passing through
9.
sieve is clear? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
If clayey or silty samples need to be flooded prior to pouring them over the sieve (to prevent clogging of
10.
the 75- :m (No. 200) sieve):
(a)
Flooded by adding water to vessel following agitation period? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Flooding repeated, if necessary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
After rinsing, material transferred from sieve to drying pan and dried to constant mass at 1105C
11.
(2309F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Pan left in slanting position until free water that drains to lower side becomes clear, then clear water
12.
poured off? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
13.
Large shallow pans used and sample spread as thin as possible to speed drying? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
14.
After oven-dried material allowed to cool, sufficient amount of washed and sieved material split or
quartered to fill 85 mL (3 oz.) measuring tin to brim or slightly rounded above brim? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
15.
Bottom of tin tapped on hard surface while filling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
16.
Tin struck off level full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
17.
ASTM only: Mass of the material determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Procedure for Fine Aggregate
Procedure followed for Sand Equivalent Test (T176 or D2419), except mechanical shaker used to
1.
continuously shake cylinder and contents for 600 seconds (10 minutes)15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Calculation for Procedure B
Durability index calculated to nearest 0.1 using the following equation:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Df = sand reading x 100
clay reading
2.
3.
4.
If Df is not a whole number, is it reported as next higher whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

If average series of values are desired, are whole number values averaged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
If average of whole number values is not a whole number, rounded to next higher whole number? . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 31
(T210)____
(ASTM D3744)____
PROCEDURE C
AGGREGATE TOO FINE TO BE TESTED AS COARSE AGGREGATE
AND TOO COARSE TO BE TESTED AS FINE AGGREGATE
Sample Preparation
1.
Sample contained between the 9.5 and 1.18 mm (3/8 in. and No 16) sieves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sample preparation followed as in Procedure B (Fine Aggregate)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Procedure
1.
Plastic cylinder filled to 102.02.5 mm (40.1 in.) level with distilled or demineralized water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Prepared test sample poured into cylinder using funnel, avoiding spillage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Bottom of cylinder tapped sharply with heel of hand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Cylinder allowed to stand undisturbed for 101 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Stopper placed on cylinder, material loosened from bottom, and cylinder placed in mechanical sand
5.
equivalent shaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Contents agitated for 301 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Cylinder removed from shaker, then water and passing 75- :m (No. 200) material transferred to another
cylinder
7.
containi
ng 7 mL
stock
calcium
chloride
solutio
n? ____
8.
2.36 mm and 75-:m (Nos. 8 and 200) sieves nested into funnel that empties into second cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
9.
AASHTO only: Stoppered cylinder with specimen tipped upside down and shaken to loosen contents? . . . . . . ____
10.
Mouth of inverted cylinder held over nested sieves, stopper removed, and contents poured over sieves? . . . . ____
11.
ASTM only: Remaining fines rinsed from cylinder onto sieves with small amount of fresh water?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only: Material retained on the sieves rinsed with fresh water until all minus No. 200 material
12.
passes through the sieve?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
ASTM only: Care taken not to fill the cylinder above the 15 in. (381 mm) mark?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
13.
14.
Water permitted to drain through sieves, and fresh distilled water added to bring level of liquid to
381 mm (15 in.) mark? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
15.
Stopper placed on cylinder and contents mixed by inverting 20 times in 35 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
16.
Cylinder allowed to stand undisturbed for 1200 seconds (20 minutes)15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
17.
Top of clay suspension read to nearest 2.5 mm (0.1 in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Calculation for Procedure C
Durability index calculated to nearest whole number using the following equation, or from Table 1:? . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Dc = 30.3 + 20.8 cot (0.29 + 0.15 H) for H in inches.
OR
Dc = 30.3 + 20.8 cot (0.29 + 0.0059 H) for H in mm.
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 32
REDUCING SAMPLES OF AGGREGATE TO TESTING SIZE
(T248)____
(ASTM C702)____
PROCEDURE
Selection of Method
Fine Aggregate
(a)
Drier than saturated surface dry, Method A (Splitter)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If Method A is desired but sample has free moisture present, entire sample may be dried to at least SSD, using
temperatur
es that do
not exceed
those
specified
for specific
tests,
before
sample
reduction.
Free moisture present, Method B (Quartering) or Method C (Miniature Stockpile)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Note: If Methods B or C are desired but sample does not have free moisture present, sample may be moistened and
thoroughl
y mixed
before
sample
reduction.
Note: If moist sample is very large, preliminary split may be made using wide chute openings 38 mm (1 1/2 in.) or
larger to reduce sample to at least 5 kg. That portion should then be dried before sample reduction by
Method A.
Coarse Aggregate and Mixtures of Fine and Coarse Aggregate
(a) Method A ____ or Method B ____ used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: Method C may not be used.
Method
1.
2.
3.
A - Splitting
Material spread uniformly on feeder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Rate of feed slow enough so that sample flows freely through chutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Material in one pan re-split until desired weight is obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Method B - Quartering
Sample placed on clean, hard, and level surface? (See Note below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Mixed by turning over 3 times with shovel or by raising canvas and pulling over pile? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Conical pile formed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Pile flattened to uniform thickness and diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Diameter about 4 to 8 times thickness? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Divided into 4 equal portions with shovel or trowel? (See Note below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Two diagonally opposite quarters, including all fine material, removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.
Cleared space between quarters brushed clean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Process continued until desired sample size is obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.
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Note: The sample may be placed upon a canvas quartering cloth and a stick or pipe may be placed under the cloth to divide
the pile into quarters.
Method C - Miniature Stockpile Sampling (Fine Aggregate Only)
Sample placed on clean, hard, and level surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Material thoroughly mixed by turning over three times? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Small stockpile formed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
At least 5 grab samples taken at random with sampling thief, small scoop, or spoon? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 33
TOTAL EVAPORABLE MOISTURE CONTENT OF AGGREGATE BY DRYING
(T255)____
(ASTM C566)____
APPARATUS
1.
Source of heat:
A.
If close temperature control is required:
(1)
Ventilated oven, maintains 1105C (2309F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
B.
or
or
If close temp. control is not required (One of the following):

(1)
Electric or gas hot plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(2)
Electric heat lamps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(3)
Ventilated microwave oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sample container:
(a)
Not affected by heat? (Nonmetallic for microwave use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Of sufficient volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
Of such shape that depth of sample does not exceed 1/5 of least lateral dimension? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Stirrer, metal spoon or spatula of convenient size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Balance, readable to 0.1% of sample mass (ASTM: test load), or better? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Representative test sample obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test sample mass conforms to following:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No. 4 - .5 kg; 3/8 in. - 1.5 kg; in. - 2 kg; 3/4 in. - 3 kg; 1 in. - 4 kg; 1 in. - 6 kg; 2 in. - 8 kg;
2 in. - 10 kg
Mass determined to the nearest 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of moisture avoided prior to determining the mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample dried by a suitable heat source? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat source: _________________
If heated by means other than a controlled temperature oven, is sample stirred to avoid localized
overheating? (Stirring optional for microwave use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample dried to constant mass and mass determined to nearest 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Note: If hot plate is used, denatured alcohol may be used to burn off moisture.
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 34
UNCOMPACTED VOID CONTENT OF FINE AGGREGATE
(T304)____
(ASTM C1252)____
APPARATUS
1.
Cylindrical measure :
Approximately 100-mL capacity?

Inside diameter approximately 39 mm?
Inside height approximately 86 mm?
Made of drawn copper water tube?
Bottom made of metal at least 6 mm thick?
Bottom firmly sealed to tubing?
Bottom provided with means for aligning axis of cylinder with axis of funnel?
Calibrated according to Section 8 with freshly boiled, deionized water at 18 to 24oC
(using glass plate and grease)?
Volume calculated to nearest 0.1 mL? (Record)
2.
Funnel:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Lateral surface of right frustum of a cone sloped 604 o from the horizontal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening diameter 12.70.6 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funnel section made of metal, smooth on inside, and at least 38 mm high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volume of funnel section at least 200 mL or provided with supplemental glass or metal
container to provide required volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Pycnometer top C9455 is satisfactory for funnel section, except size of opening has to be enlarged and any
apparent burrs or lips should be removed by filing or sanding. Pycnometer top must be used with
suitable glass jar with bottom removed.
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3.
Funnel stand:
(a)
Three or four legged support capable of holding funnel firmly in position with axis of funnel collinear
(within a 4o angle and a displacement of 2 mm) with the axis of the cylindrical
measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Funnel opening 1152 mm above top of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Glass plate, used to calibrate cylindrical measure:

(a)
Square, approximately 60 by 60 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Thickness at least 4 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
5.
Metal or plastic pan, of sufficient size to contain the funnel stand and to prevent loss of material
when filling the measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
6.
Metal spatula :
(a)
Blade approximately 100 mm long and at least 20 mm wide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
Has straight edges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(c)
End cut at right angle to edges? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
7.
Scale or balance, accurate and readable to 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 35
UNCOMPACTED VOID CONTENT OF FINE AGGREGATE
(T304)____
(ASTM C1252)____
PROCEDURE
Sampling
1.
Sample obtained by one of the following:
(a)
C702 (splitting and quartering)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
(b)
From sieve analysis samples used for C136? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
(c)
From aggregate extracted from a bituminous concrete specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Methods A and B:
(a)
Sample washed over 150- :m (No. 100) or 75-:m (No. 200) sieve in accordance with C117? . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Sample dried and sieved into separate size fractions in accordance with C136? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Necessary size fractions obtained from sieve analysis maintained in a dry condition in
separate containers for each size? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Method C:
(a)
A split of the as-received sample dried in accordance with the drying procedure of C136? . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sample Preparation
Method A - Standard Graded Sample
Following quantities of aggregate that has been dried and sieved in accordance with C136 weighed
1.
out and combined:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
Individual Size Fractions
Mass, g
2.36 to 1.18 mm (No. 8 to No. 16)
440.2
1.18 mm to 600 :m (No. 16 to No. 30)
570.2
600 to 300 :m (No. 30 to No. 50)
720.2
300 to 150 :m (No. 50 to No. 100)
170.2
Total
1900.2
OK?
Method B - Individual Size Fractions

Separate 190-g sample of aggregate, dried and sieved in accordance with C136, prepared for each of
the following size fractions:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Individual Size Fractions
Mass, g
2.36 to 1.18 mm (No. 8 to No. 16)
1901
1.18 mm to 600 :m (No. 16 to No. 30)
1901
600 to 300 :m (No. 30 to No. 50)
1901
OK?
2.
Samples not mixed together and each size tested separately? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
2.
Method C - As Received Grading

Sample (dried in accordance with C136) passed through 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
A 1901-g sample of material passing the 4.75-mm sieve obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 36
UNCOMPACTED VOID CONTENT OF FINE AGGREGATE (CONT.)
(T304)____
(ASTM C1252)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregate
1.
If bulk dry specific gravity of aggregate from the source is unknown, specific gravity determined on
material passing 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve in accordance with C128? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
This value used in subsequent calculations unless some size fractions differ by more than 0.05 from
the specific gravity typical of the completed sample (in which case the specific gravity of the
fraction(s) being tested must be determined)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
If specific gravity differences exceed 0.05:
(a)
Specific gravity of the individual 2.36-mm (No. 8) to 150-:m (No. 100) sizes determined for
use with Method A or the individual size fractions for use with Method B? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Specific gravity determined by direct measurement or by calculation using specific gravity
data on gradings with and without the size fraction of interest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure
Each test sample mixed with spatula until it appears to be homogeneous? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Jar and funnel section positioned in stand and cylindrical measure centered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Finger used to block opening of funnel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Test sample poured into funnel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Material in funnel leveled with spatula? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Finger removed and sample allowed to fall freely into cylindrical measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
After funnel empties, excess heaped aggregate struck off from cylindrical measure by single pass of
7.
spatula, with blade width vertical and using straight part of its edge in light contact with top of
measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
Care exercised to avoid vibration or any disturbance that could cause compaction of aggregate into cylindrical
measure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: After strike-off, measure may be tapped lightly to compact sample to make it easier to transfer container to
scale or balance without spilling any of the sample.
Adhering grains brushed from outside of container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.
Mass of cylindrical measure and contents determined to nearest 0.1 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.
All aggregate particles retained for second test run? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.
Sample from retaining pan and cylindrical measure recombined and procedure repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.
Mass of empty measure recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.
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Calculation
1.
Uncompacted voids for each determination calculated as follows:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
U = V - (F/G) X 100
V
where:
V = volume of cylindrical measure, mL
F = mass of aggregate in measure
G = bulk dry specific gravity of aggregate
U = uncompacted voids in material, %
2.
3.
For Methods A and C, average uncompacted voids determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

For Method B:
(a)
Average uncompacted voids for each size fraction determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
(b)
The mean of the uncompacted voids including the results for all three sizes determined? . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 37
FLAT PARTICLES, ELONGATED PARTICLES, OR FLAT AND

ELONGATED PARTICLES IN COARSE AGGREGATE
(ASTM D4791)____
APPARATUS
1.
Proportional caliper device, similar to Figures 1, 2 or 3 of the test method? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Verification of ratio, ratio settings on proportional caliper device verified by use of machined block,
micrometer, or other appropriate device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Balance, accurate to 0.5% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Oven, maintains 110 5C (230 9F) [if determination by mass is required]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
1.
Sample mixed and reduced in accordance with C702 to approximately the amount required for
testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Test sample mass when dry conforms to following table:? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Nominal Maximum
Size, mm (in.)
Minimum Mass,
kg (lb)
9.5 (3/8)
1 (2)
12.5 (1/2)
2 (4)
19.0 (3/4)
5 (11)
25.0 (1)
10 (22)
37.5 (1 1/2)
15 (33)
50 (2)
20 (44)
63 (2 1/2)
35 (77)
75 (3)
60 (130)
90 (3 1/2)
100 (220)
100 (4)
150 (330)
112 (4 1/2)
200 (440)
125 (5)
300 (660)
150 (6)
500 (1100)
Reduction to exact predetermined mass not permitted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 38
FLAT PARTICLES, ELONGATED PARTICLES, OR FLAT AND
ELONGATED PARTICLES IN COARSE AGGREGATE
(ASTM D4791)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
Procedure
1.
If determination by mass, sample oven-dried to constant mass at 1105 C (2309 F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
Note: If determination is by particle count, drying is not necessary.
Sample sieved according to C136? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
3.
Using material retained on 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) or 4.75 mm (No. 4), as required, each size fraction present
in amount of 10% or more of original sample reduced according to C702 until approximately 100
particles obtained for each size fraction required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Flat Particle Test and Elongated Particle Test:

Each particle in each size fraction tested and placed in one of three groups: (1) Flat, (2) Elongated,
(3) Neither flat nor elongated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportional caliper device positioned at proper ratio? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat particles determined by setting larger opening equal to particle width? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Particle is flat if thickness can be placed in the smaller opening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elongated particles determined by setting larger opening equal to particle length? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Particle is elongated if width can be placed within the smaller opening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportion of sample in each group determined by count or by mass, as required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Flat and Elongated Particle Test:

Each particle in each size fraction tested and placed into one of two groups: (1) flat and elongated or
(2) not flat and elongated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportional caliper device positioned at proper ratio? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger opening set equal to particle length? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Particle is flat and elongated if the thickness can be placed in the smaller opening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportion of sample in each group determined by count or by mass, as required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calculation
1.
Percentage of flat and elongated particles calculated to nearest 1% for each sieve size greater than
9.5 mm (3/8 in.) or 4.75 mm (No. 4), as required? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 39
DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF FRACTURED
PARTICLES IN COARSE AGGREGATE
(ASTM D5821)____
APPARATUS
1.
Balance, accurate and readable to within 0.1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
2.
Sieves, conforming to ASTM E11? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
3.
Sample splitter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
4.
Spatula, or similar tool, for sorting aggregate particles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
COMMENTS:
PROCEDURE
Sample Preparation
Sample dried sufficiently to obtain clean separation of fine and coarse material in sieving operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
2.
Sample sieved over 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, or other specified sieve for retaining material for this test,
in accordance with ASTM C136? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Portion retained on sieve reduced to appropriate size for test using splitter in accordance with ASTM C702? . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Mass of test sample either of the following, whichever is smaller?: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
At least large enough so that largest particle is not more than 1% of sample mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
(b)
At least as large as indicated below?: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal Maximum
Size, mm (in.)
Minimum Mass,
g (approximate lb)
9.5 (3/8)
200 (0.5)
12.5 ()
500 (1)
19.0 (3/4)
1500 (3)
25.0 (1)
3000 (6.5)
37.5 (1 )
7500 (16.5)
50.0 (2)
15,000 (33)
63.0 (2 )
30,000 (66)
75.0 (3)
60,000 (132)
90.0 (3 )
90,000 (198)
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COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00
AGG - 40
DETERMINING THE PERCENTAGE OF FRACTURED
PARTICLES IN COARSE AGGREGATE
(ASTM D5821)____
PROCEDURE (CONT.)
5.
(Optional procedure) For aggregate with nominal maximum size of 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) or larger, where
the fracture particle content is to be determined for material retained on the 4.75-mm (No. 4) or
smaller sieve:
(a)
Sample separated on the 9.5-mm (3/8-in.) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)
Portion passing 9.5-mm sieve further reduced, in accordance with ASTM C702, to a minimum
of 200 g (0.5 lb)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: This will reduce the number of particles to be separated during the procedure.
(c)
Percent fractured particles determined on each portion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)
Weighted average percentage of fractured particles calculated based on mass of each of the
portions to reflect total percentage of fractured particles in the entire sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure
Sample washed over sieve designated for determination of fractured particles and dried to constant
1.
mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mass of test sample, and any subsequent masses, determined to nearest 0.1% of original dry sample
2.
mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dried sample spread on clean flat surface large enough to permit careful inspection of each particle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
4.
Particle held so that face is viewed directly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
If the face constitutes at least 1/4 of the maximum cross-sectional area of the particle (and the face has
sharp, well-defined edges excluding small nicks), face considered a fractured face? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.
Using spatula or similar tool, particles separated into three categories: (1) fractured particles based on
whether the particle has the required number of fractured faces, (F), (2) particles not meeting the
specified criteria, (N), and (3) questionable or borderline particles, (Q)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If required number of fractured faces is not given in applicable specifications, determination made on
7.
basis of a minimum of one fractured face? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mass or count of particles in each of the three categories determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.
9.
Mass (of particles) used to calculate percent fractured particles, unless percentage by particle count is
specified? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.
If more than one number of fractured faces is specified (for example, 70% with one or more fractured
faces and 40% with two or more fractured faces), procedure repeated on the same sample for each
requirement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If on any of the determinations more than 15% (by mass or particle count) of the total sample is
11.
placed in the questionable category, determination repeated until no more than 15% is present in that
category? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.
If sample has been divided into two test portions (See Sample Preparation, Step 5.), 15% criteria
applied to each portion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calculation
1.
Mass percentage or count percentage of particles with specified number(s) of fractured faces reported
to nearest 1% in accordance with the following equation?: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____
P = [(F + Q/2) / (F + Q + N)] X 100
COMMENTS:
OSA.F23
Assessor: ________________ 9/00

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