Standard Practice for xignl adoption or, 1, Scope 1.1 This practice describes three methods for the redue- tion of field samples of aggregate to the appropriate size for testing employing techniques that are intended to minimize sariations in measured characteristics between the test sam_ 0 selected and the field sample. 1.2 The values stated in acceptable metric units are to be regarded as the standard, 2..Referenced Documents 24 ASTM Standards: C 128 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate” D175 Practice for Sampling Aggregates? 3) Significance and Use 3.1 Specifications for aggregates require sampling portions ofthe material for testing. Other factors being equal, larger ‘amples will tend to be more representative of the total “%pply. This practice provides procedures for reducing the ‘ge sample obtained in the field to a convenient size for tonducting a number of tests to describe the material and ‘measure its quality in a manner that the smaller portion is mot likely to be a representation of the field sample, and } thus of the total supply. Failure to carefully follow the | Procedures in this practice could result in providing a Ponrepresentative sample to be used in subsequent testing. “The individual test methods provide for minimum amount of material to be tested. 3.2 Under certain circumstances, reduction in size of the {eld sample prior to testing is not recommended. Substantial differences between the selected test saniples sometimes {fanot be avoided, as for example, in the cabe of an aggregate: ‘aving relatively few large size particles in the field sample. The laws of chance dictate that these few particles may be Gequally distributed among the reduced size test samples. Similarly, if the test sample is being examined for certain , Qonlaminants occurring as a few discrete fragments in only Small percentages, caution should be used in interpreting ‘sults from the reduced size test sample. Chance inclusion 2 exclusion of only one or two particles in the selected | Smple may importantly influence interpretation of the {Tis rate snd the usition of ASTM Commies C9 on Conse a Cone and are the dt ragoatliy of Subeoee 2305 oe Matos Tsing a Speieatons br Pape Cameo ot Sts Arse oth itn 61 and Naw 2 wee vse ed he se Se teston wa ete 2t eon proved March 27, 987. Pulihed May 1987 Ona Poblted as C702 71 T. Last previ eiton C108 a0 ies Ae Book of ASTM Sond, Ye O40 Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size’ cieicitdat soe wade he Sted csigntion C70; the number immediatly lowing the designation inate he yur of {ne cas of esion the yar ofa revision, A uinbcrinprenae inate te Jour oa caer ‘supenetiot epson () indeates an eto chage since telat evion reaper characteristics of the field sample. In these gases, the entire field sample should be tested. 4. Selection of Method 4.1 Fine Aggregate—Field samples of fine aggregate that are drier than the saturated-surface-dry condition (Note 1) shall be reduced in size by a mechanical splitter according to Method A. Field samples having free moisture on the article surfaces may be reduced in size by quartering according to Method B, or by treating as a miniature stockpile as described in Method C. 4.1.1 If the use of Method B or Method C is desired, and the field sample does not have free moisture on the particle surfaces, the sample may be moistened to achieve this condition, thoroughly mixed, and then the sample reduction performed. 4.1.2 If use of Method A is desired and the field sample fhas free moisture on the particle surfaces, the entire field sample may be dried to at least the surface-dry condition, using temperatures that do not exceed those specified for any Of the tests contemplated, and then the sample reduction performed. Alternatively, if the moist field sample is very large, a preliminary split may be made using a mechanical splitter having wide chute openings 38 mm (1 in.) or more to reduce the sample to not less than 5000 g. The portion so obtained is then dried, and reduction to test sample size is completed using Method A. Note 1—The method of determining the saturated-surfice-dry con- diameter each qua material mately fe mass inte remove t material, ‘mix and reduced 1) 702 Pails an alternative to the procedure described in PSiae eens hoPver oF pan and 9.1, when the flor surface is uneven: te neg ‘sample may 7m edge t0 edge, $0 that when itis be placed on a canvas banker any ‘mixed with a sl > tadvced into the chutes, approximately equal amounts described in 9.1.1 Gae “yilflow through cach chute. The rate at which the sample is canvas and pulling it “iaifoduced shall be such as to allow free lowing through the Opposite corner causis [{._siutes into the receptacles below. Reintroduce the portion of ile as described in 9.11, p] te simple in one of the receptacles into the splitter as many 9.1.1, or ifthe surface _ teas necessary o reduce the sample othe sue senda Give beneath the blanket and under the o x the intended test. The portion of the material collected in pil, then lif both ende of ae stick, tie ater receptacle may be reserved for reduction in size for 10 equal parte, Remove the As blanket between the Fer ‘METHOD B—QUARTERING ‘again lift both ends oft! 21 Apparatus shall consist of a straihi-edged scoop, and quarter the a ort 2 Fem brush and a canvas blanket reducld ie te sagpproximately 2 by 2.5 m (6 by 8 A). ‘METHOD C—MINIATURE STOCKPILE SAMPLING @amp Fine Aggregate Only) 10. Apparatus sre APParatus shall consist of a straight-edged scoop, Shovel, or trowel for mixing the ageregnt, and either ¢ omy sampling thief, small scoop, or spoon for sampling. 1d Place the field sample of damp fine aggregate on a hard clean, level surface where there will be neither lose or ‘ind quarter the remaini Faded to the desired size (Fig, 2), ‘Cone Sole on Hard Can Suice Min by Farming Now Game (Quarter Fatcning Cone ‘Sime Divided into Quarters Retain Opps Gana jet the Oke To Quarters FIG. 2 Quartering on a Hard, Clean Level Surtace 363