ABRASION TEST SIGNIFICANCE This test evaluates the structural strength of coarse aggregate. rt gives an indication of quality as determined by resistance to impact and wear. The results do not automatically permit valid comparisons to be made between sources distinctly different in origin, composition or structure APPARATUS . Los Angeles Machine . Standard sieves with pan and cover Abrasive charges Pans Balance and weights - Oven ~ uniform temperature of 110+5°C (230+9°F) PROCEDURE The test sample shall consist of clean aggregate which has been oven- dried to constant weight/mass at 110 + 5°C and shall conform to one of the following table: Sieve Size Grading and Weight of Test sample, g 37-5 sn 25 mm izsusz9 e : : 25° mm 19 mm 1250825, : : : 19 mm 12.5 mm 1250410 | 2500410 = : 12.5 mm 9.5 mm 1250410 | 2500%10 = : 9.5 mm 6.3 mm ~ 2500410 - 6.3 m 4.75 mm : = | 2500#10;, - 4.75 mm 2136 mm = : : 5000410 The abrasive charge shall consist of cast-iron spheres or steel spheres approximately 46.8 mm in diameter and each weighing between 390 and 455 grams. The charge depending upon grading of test sample shall be as follows: Grading No. of Spheres Weight of charge, g A 12 5000 + 25 8 an 4sBa ¥ 25 c 8 3330 % 20 D 6 2500 ¥ 15 a11. Place test sample and abrasive charge in the Los Angeles machine rotated at a speed of 30-to 33 rpm 500 revolutions. 2. At completion of test, discharge material from the machine. Make a preliminary separation of the samples on a sieve coarser than 1.70 3. Sieve finer portion on the 1.70 mm sieve, using the standard procedure of sieving aggregates. 4. Wash all materials coarser than 1.70 mm, dry to constant weight/mass at about 105°C to 110°C and weigh accurately to the nearest 1 gram. CALCULATION Express the difference between the original weight/mass and the weight/mass of material coarser than 1.70 mm sieve as a percentage of the original weight/mass of test sample. This value represents the percent abrasion loss. Original mass Sample retained on of sample, g ~ No. 1.70 mm sieve, (No. 12)g - x 100 Percentage of Wear, % Original mass of sample, g 92