No Type of Material Specification Parameter Requirements
1 COARSE AGGREGATE BS EN 12620 Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) Within grading limits BS 882 Fines Content (Clay, Silt and Dust Content) 1.5 ASTM C33-03 Flakiness Index 15 Shape Index 55 Resistance to Fragmentation 30 Impact Value 25% Magnesium Sulpahate Soundness 18 Drying Shrinkage < 0.075 % Alkali-silica Reactivity (ASR) < 0.2 % Water-soluble chloride content 0.01 % Acid-soluble sulphate content 0.8 % Organic Substance - Humus content Negative Petrographic Examination Free from any constituents that are deleterious to concrete Aggregate Crushing Value 25 % Ten percent Fines Value min. 150 kN Loose Bulk Density No Requirements Voids No Requirements Particle Density No Requirements Water Absorption No Requirements