Los Angeles Abrasion Test on Aggregate

Aggregates used in road construction should be strong enough to resist

abrasion and crushing under traffic wheel load.
If the aggregates used are not resistant to abrasion it may cause premature
failure or a loss of skid resistance of pavements, also poor resistance to abrasion
can produce excessive dust.
Abrasion test is carried out on the aggregate sample to test the hardness
property of aggregates and to decide whether they are suitable for different
pavement construction works.

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 Los Angeles Abrasion Test on Aggregate

Methods of Test:
• Los Angeles Abrasion Value Test
• Deval Abrasion Test
• Dorry Abrasion Test

Los Angeles test is widely used to test abrasion of aggregate and the method has
been standardized in India (IS:2386 part-IV). The Los Angeles abrasion test
finds the percentage wear due to relative rubbing action between the aggregate
and steel balls.

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