List of Relevant Aggregate Tests

ASTM C 136/AASHTO T 27; Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of

Fine and Coarse Aggregates

This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse
aggregates by sieving.

AASHTO T 103: Soundness of Aggregates by Freezing and Thawing

This test method covers three procedures in testing aggregates to determine their resistance to
disintegration by freezing and thawing. It furnishes information helpful in judging the
soundness of aggregates subjected to weathering, particularly when adequate information is
not available from service records of the behavior of the aggregate.

ASTM C 88/AASHTO T 104: Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

This test method covers the procedure to be followed in testing aggregates to determine their
resistance to disintegration by saturated solutions of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate.
This is accomplished by repeated immersion in saturated solutions of sodium or magnesium
sulfate followed by oven drying to partially or completely dehydrate the salt precipitated in
permeable pore spaces. The internal expansive force, derived from the rehydration of the salt
upon immersion, simulates the expansion of water on freezing. NOTE: this test method
furnishes information helpful in judging the soundness of aggregates subject to weathering
action, particularly when adequate information is not available from service records of the
material exposed to actual weathering conditions.

ASTM C 131/AASHTO T 96: Standard Test Method for Resistance to

Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in
the Los Angeles Machine

This test method covers a procedure for testing sizes of coarse aggregate smaller than 37.5
mm (1 1/2 in.) for resistance to degradation using the Los Angeles testing machine.

ASTM C 127/AASHTO T 85: Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity

and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
This test method covers the determination of specific gravity and absorption of coarse
aggregate. The specific gravity may be expressed as bulk specific gravity, bulk specific gravity
(SSD) (saturated-surface-dry), or apparent specific gravity. The bulk specific gravity (SSD)
and absorption are based on aggregate after 24 hour soaking in water. This test method is not
intended to be used with lightweight aggregates.

ASTM C 40: Standard Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine

Aggregates for Concrete

This test method covers procedures for an approximate determination of the presence of
injurious organic impurities in fine aggregates that are to be used in hydraulic cement mortar
or concrete.

ASTM C 136/AASHTO T 27; Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of

Fine and Coarse Aggregates

This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse
aggregates by sieving. A sample of dry aggregate of known mass is separated through a series
of sieves of progressively smaller openings for determination of particle size distribution.

AASHTO T 103: Soundness of Aggregates by Freezing and Thawing

This test method covers three procedures in testing aggregates to determine their resistance to
disintegration by freezing and thawing. It furnishes information helpful in judging the
soundness of aggregates subjected to weathering, particularly when adequate information is
not available from service records of the behavior of the aggregate.

ASTM C 88/AASHTO T 104: Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

This test method covers the procedure to be followed in testing aggregates to determine their
resistance to disintegration by saturated solutions of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate.
This is accomplished by repeated immersion in saturated solutions of sodium or magnesium
sulfate followed by oven drying to partially or completely dehydrate the salt precipitated in
permeable pore spaces. The internal expansive force, derived from the rehydration of the salt
upon immersion, simulates the expansion of water on freezing. NOTE: this test method
furnishes information helpful in judging the soundness of aggregates subject to weathering
action, particularly when adequate information is not available from service records of the
material exposed to actual weathering conditions.
ASTM C 29/AASHTO T 19: Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit
Weight") and Voids in Aggregates

This test method covers the determination of bulk density ("unit weight") of aggregate in a
compacted or loose condition, and calculated voids between particles in fine, coarse, or mixed
aggregates based on the same determination. This test method is applicable to aggregates not
exceeding 5 in. (125 mm) in nominal maximum size.