Aggregate Testing List

No Description Test Method

1 Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) BS EN 933-1

2 Fines Content (Clay, Silt and Dust) - Decantation Method BS EN 933-1
3 Organic Impurities (Humus Content) BS EN 1744-1, Cl 15.1
4 Water Soluble Chloride Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 7
5 Acid Soluble Sulphate Content BS EN 1744-1, Cl 12
6 Particle Density & Water Absorption BS EN 1097-6
7 Bulk Density & Void Density BS EN 1097-3
8 Soundness Test (Magnesium / Sodium) BS EN 1367-2
9 Drying Shrinkage BS EN 1367-4
10 Particle Shape Index BS EN 933-4
11 Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete ASTM C295
12 Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASR (Mortar Bar Method) ASTM C1260
13 Moisture Content BS EN 1097-5
14 Flakiness Index BS EN 933-3
15 Water Content BS EN 1097-5
16 10% Fine Value (TFV) BS 812-111
17 Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) BS 812-110
18 Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) BS 812-112
19 Los Angeles Abrasion (LA) BS EN 1097-2