Transportation Engineering Laboratory Manual ExpNo Date STRIPPING VALUE OF AGGREGATE! IS 6241-1971 AIM To determine the stripping value of aggregates used in road construction THEORY ‘The test is conducted to determine the effects of moisture upon the adhesion of bituminous film to the surface particles of aggregates. The test is of particular significance to ascertain the stability of two materials, namely bitumen and aggregates, because one particular aggregate may be satisfactory with one finder and unsatisfactory with another; and the same is true for the binders. APPARATUS, 1. Thermostatically controlled water bath 2. Beaker of capacity 500 ml PROCEDURE 1. Obtain the material that passes through 25 mm sieve and is retained on 12.4 mm sieve. 2. Dry, clean and heat the binder and aggregates to 150 to 175*C and 120 to 150°C respectively and mix with 5% binder by weight of aggregate After complete coating, allow the mixture to cool at room temperature in a clean dry beaker. Add distilled water to immerse the coated aggregates. Cover the beaker and keep it undisturbed in a thermostatic water bath at a temperature of 40°C for a period of 24 hours. 6. Estimate the extent of stripping by visual examination while the specimen is still under water and express the average percent area of aggregates surface. PRECAUTION 1. Aggregates should be thoroughly dried before mixing with binder. 2. Distilled water should be used for the test 3. Mixing of two separate samples should be uniformSample Transportation Engineering Laboratory Manual Percentage area of aggr in water (%) fegate uncoated by immersing ‘Mean Stripping Value = %Transportation Engineering Laboratory Manual RESULT Stripping value of the given sample is % DISCUSSION The result of the stripping value test give an indication regarding susceptibility of aggregates to the action of water or moisture, The more the stripping value, the poorer are the aggregates from the point of view of adhesion. IRC has specified the maximum stripping value of 25 % for aggregates to be used in road construction.