CIV111

Lab#4 Impact Value Test

UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE: ENGINEERING MATERIALS
LECTURER: MR. MAXWELL JACKSON
DATE OF LAB.: 27/10/2011
SUBMITTED: 31/10/2011
TEAM MEMBERS:

PURANRAM, Mark Reg. # 11/0905/0658

Contribution: Compaction of sample, Weighing of sample, Report research &

preparation

HARIPERSAUD, Teeshana Reg. # 11/0905/0022

Contribution: Record data, Report research & preparation, Photograph process

EDWARDS, Eketa Reg. # 11/0905/1917

Contribution: Record data, Weighing of sample, Report research

WILLIAMS, Shaquille Reg. # 11/0917/2288

Contribution: Measure quantities of material, Operation of impact machine

GRANT, Ryan Reg. # 10/0905/1853

Contribution: Operation of impact machine, Sieving of sample

PERSAUD, Andy Reg. # 10/0905/2367

Contribution: Measure quantities of material, Sieving of sample

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

Introduction 4

Title 5

Aim 5

Apparatus 5

Materials 5

Theory 6

Procedure 7

Results 7

Analysis 8

Discussion 9

Conclusion 10

Appendix 11

Reference 14

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Introduction:

Concrete subjected to loading or impact mat result in the aggregates breaking into smaller pieces
which would lead to the reduction in strength of the concrete. The aggregate used therefore,
should be tough enough to resist fracture under impact.

This test is done to determine the impact value of coarse aggregates. The primary apparatus used
in this experiment to test the impact value of the aggregate is the Impact Testing Machine.

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Title: Impact Value Test

Aim: To assess the resistance of an aggregate to a sudden shock or impact.

Apparatus: Impact testing machine

1/2”, 3/8”, and #7 sieve

Electronic scale

Tamping Rod

Materials: Coarse aggregates

Apparatus/Materials Specification

Electronic scale Max weight: 15/30 kg, mini weight: 100g, e=

5/10g

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Theory:

The toughness of an aggregate can be defined as the resistance of an aggregate to failure by

impact. Toughness is normally determined by assessing the impact value of the aggregate sample
by subjecting the sample to blows from an impact testing machine. The impact value of the
sample is the percentage of fine aggregates produced from the sample after being subjected to
the requisite number of blows/impact. The impact is provided by a hammer falling 15 times,
under its own weight, upon the aggregate in a cylindrical mould. The impact value of the
aggregate can be determined by the formula:

Impact value = Weight of sample passing the No.7 sieve ÷ Weight of sample retained in the No.7
sieve × 100%
Aggregate Impact Values below 10% are generally regarded to be strong.

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Procedure:

1. Weigh the metal cylindrical cup from the Impact Testing Machine.
2. A sample of aggregate is sifted through a 1/2" sieve and a 3/8” sieve.
3. Fill the metal cup to 1/3 with aggregate retained in the 3/8” sieve.
4. Tamp the aggregate in the cup 25 times with a tamping rod.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the cup 2/3 full and completely fill.
6. Strike off the excess aggregate from the cup with the rod.
7. Determine the weight of the aggregate.
8. Place the cup in the impact machine.
9. Allow the hammer to fall freely onto the aggregates 15 times under its own weight.
10. Weigh the amount of sample passing through the No.7 sieve
11. Weigh the amount of sample retained in the No.7 sieve.

Results:

Weight of No.7 Weight of pan &

Weight of Weight of cup Weight of Weight of
sieve & sample sample
Cup (kg) & sample(kg) No.7 sieve(kg) pan(kg)
retained(kg) retained(kg)
2.810 3.600 1.225 0.880 1.965 0.930

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Analysis:

Weight of Sample of Aggregate = Weight of cup & sample – Weight of cup

Weight of Sample of Aggregate = 3.600kg – 20.810kg = 0.790kg

Weight of Sample retained in No.7 sieve = Weight of No.7 sieve & sample retained - Weight of

No.7 sieve

Weight of Sample retained in No.7 sieve = 1.965kg – 1.225kg = 0.740kg

Weight of Sample passing No.7 sieve = Weight of pan & sample retained - Weight of pan

Weight of Sample passing No.7 sieve = 0.930kg – 0.880kg = 0.050kg

Impact value = Weight of sample passing the No.7 sieve ÷ Weight of sample retained in the No.7
sieve × 100%
Impact value = (0.050kg ÷ 0.740kg) x 100% = 6.8%

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Discussion:

The weight of sample retained in the No.7 sieve and the weight of the sample passing the No.7
sieve was not less then the initial weight of the sample, thus the result acquired were valid.

The aggregate impact test is considered to be an important test to assess the suitability of
aggregates as regards to the toughness for use in pavement construction. It has been found that
for majority of aggregates, the aggregate crushing and aggregate impact values are numerically
similar within close limits. But in the case of fine grained highly siliceous aggregate which are
less resistant to impact than to crushing, the aggregate impact values are higher (on the average,
by about 5) than the aggregate crushing values.

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Conclusion

With an Impact Value of 6.8%, the sample of aggregate used can be said to be strong since
impact values of 10% and below are generally considered to be strong.

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Appendix:

Figure 1. Sifting of Sample

Picture taken by: T. Harripersaud 27/10/2011

Figure 2. Aggregate retained in the 3/8” sieve

Picture taken by: T. Harripersaud 27/10/2011

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Figure 3. Tamping of Aggregate

Picture taken by: T. Harripersaud 27/10/2011

Figure 4. Sample in Impact Testing Machine

Picture taken by: T. Harripersaud 27/10/2011

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Figure 5. Impact Testing Machine

© http://www.engineeringcivil.com/aggregate-impact-value.html - retrieved on 29/10/2011

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References:

- Neville, A.M. Properties of Concrete. Harlow: Pearson, 1995

- Orchard, D.F. Concrete Technology: Properties of Materials Vol.1 L.T.D. London, 1973
- Nawy, E.G. Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook CRC Press, 2008
- http://www.engineeringcivil.com/aggregate-impact-value.html - retrieved on 29/10/2011
- http://civilqclab.blogspot.com/2011/02/aggregate-impact-value-test.html - retrieved on
29/10/2011
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