AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE

( As Per IS:2386, Part 4-1963)

Apparatus:
1. Impact testing machine, Cylindrical steel cup of
102mm diameter and 50mm depth, Hammer of weight
13.5 to 14.0 kg I.S. Sieves 12.5,10.0 & 2.36mm
2. Cylindrical metal measure of 75mm diameter and
50mm depth, Tamping rod of 10mm diameter and
230mm long
Procedure:
1. The test sample shall pass through 12.5mm and retained
on 10mm sieve.
2. The sample shall be dried in an oven for a period of four
hours at a temp. of 100 to 110oC and cooled.
3. The test sample shall be prepared by filling the measure in
three layers giving 25 strokes after each layer.
4. The net weight of aggregate in the measure shall be taken.
And the same weight will be taken for remaining test.
5. The test sample shall be placed in the cup and compacted
by a single tamping of 25 strokes.
6. The test samples shall be subjected to a total of 15 blows
at an interval of one second.
7. The crushed aggregate shall be sieved on the 2.36mm
sieve. The fraction passing the sieve shall be weighed.
8. The ratio of weight of fines formed to the total sample
weight shall be expressed as a percentage of A.I.V.
Safe Operation Precautions:
 Check all the fixings are firm and tight
 Ensure guide rods free from dust & dirt for free fall of
hammer