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Name: Rodel E. Elicot Date Performed: February 09, 2023 Score: _____
Course, Yr. & Sec.: BSCE 2A Date Submitted: February 16, 2023
Group No.: 2 Instructor: Engr. Junnie O. Rasco

Plate No. 2
REDUCING FIELD SAMPLE OF AGGREGATES
TO TEST SAMPLE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. OBJECTIVE To be able to reduce the aggregates taken from the field
to appropriate sizes for testing using quartering method.

RELATED STANDARDS: ASTM C702, D75

SAMPLE Coarse and Fine Aggregates

III. EQUIPMENT Scoop, Flat-edged shovel, Broom or brush

IV. PROCEDURE

1. A sample of aggregate (about 50 kg) was obtained from three places in the stockpile:
from the top third, at the midpoint, and at the bottom third of the volume of the pile.
2. The field sample was placed on a hard, clean level surface.
3. The material was mixed thoroughly by turning the entire sample three times.
4. The entire sample was shoveled into a conical pile.
5. The conical pile was flattened carefully to a uniform thickness and diameter by pressing
down the apex with a shovel. The diameter was approximately four to eight times the
thickness.
6. The flattened mass was divided into four equal quarters with a shovel.
7. Two diagonally opposite quarters were removed. The cleared spaces were brushed
clean.
8. The remaining material was mixed and quartered until the sample is reduced to the
desired size.

*For further understanding of the exercise, watch the video with the link below:
Video reference: Reducing Bulk Samples to Testing Size by Quartering
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0DXUx99UhI)

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V. DATA AND RESULT

Reduction on the Field Sample to Testing Sizes

Types of Aggregates Sand and Gravel

Classification Fine Aggregate (sand) and Course Aggregate

(Gravel)

Sample Reduction Method Quartering Method

Weight About 13-15 kg

Observable Impurities within the sample Soil and solid concrete

Amount of Reduced Sample Sample size depend on the repetition of

quartering method

VI. DISCUSSION

In our laboratory activity, with similar groupmates from the previous activity, we are
instructed to execute the reducing of field sample to testing size of the mixed aggregates.
However, we are unable to have the mechanical splitter equipment, instead, we have used the
Quartering method.

Before we started the procedures, our instructor discussed first on how to properly follow
the instructions. After that, in a particular area of laboratory activity, our group has gathered all
the materials and mixed it all thoroughly. By using a shovel, we performed the first and
following steps. We then formed a cone-shaped pile. Next, we flatten the pile with a uniform
thickness and approximate balanced diameter. After that, we divided the mixture into two
divisions. We then moved each of the divisions into two, allowing it to reach in quarter sections.
Meanwhile, we removed the two sides which are in diagonal formation and put in a bucket. As
the next procedure, we mixed the remaining divisions, returning it to original position (cone-
piled). The last procedure is to repeat the procedures until the aggregates are identified
according to its function and until the desired quality is achieved.

Pictures Taken During the Activity:

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VII. CONCLUSION

In using the Quartering Method, it is time-intensive and is only

commendable when there are no other methods available in a construction area
and when equipment are not present. By this experiment, we are able to satisfy
the most desired quality of the aggregates according to its function to the
construction. Finally, we are able to know how Quartering Method is done by
reducing the aggregates’ sample size into testing sizes.

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