TEST PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING OF AGGREGATE ABRASION VALUE

PURPOSE OF TESTING:
This test is done to determine of abrasion value of coarse aggregates. Table no: 1

WEIGHT IN gm. OF TEST SAMPLE FOR

CODAL REFERANCE: SIEVE SIZE
GRADE
 IS: 2386 Part 4 Test of aggregate for concrete, mechanical properties.
 IS: 460: Specification for test sieve. Passing Retained on
A B C D E F G
 IS: 383: Specification for Coarse & Fine aggregates. (mm) (mm)
80 63 2500
TEST EQUIPMENT: 63 50 2500
 Los Angeles machine, comprising : 50 40 5000 5000
o A hollow steel cylinder, having dia of 700mm and inside 40 25 1250 5000 5000
length of 500mm. 25 20 1250 5000
o Connected stub shaft attached with the cylinder to mount and 20 12.5 1250 2500
rotate in its horizontal axis. 12.5 10 1250 2500
o An opening at top of the cylinder to introduce the sample. 10 6.3 2500
o A steel lid to cover the opening. 6.3 4.75 2500
Removable steel self-connected inside the cylinder. 4.75 2.36 5000
 IS Sieves ( 80,63,50,40,25,20,12.5,10,6.3,4.75,2.36 & 1.70mm).
 Abrasive charge: at least 12 nos having dia 48mm and wt between Table no: 2 – Number of abrasive charges:
390gm to 445gm. Grading No. of Weight of No. of
spheres Charge in gms Revolutions
PREPERATION OF TEST SAMPLE: A 12 5000 + 25 500
 The test sample is to be cleaned and dried in oven at a temperature of B 11 4584 + 25 500
105 to 1100C. C 8 3330 + 20 500
D 6 2500 + 15 500
 The grading of those aggregate which are most nearly representing
E 12 5000 + 25 1000
the aggregate used for the work.
F 12 5000 + 25 1000
G 12 5000 + 25 1000
 TEST PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING OF AGGREGATE ABRASION VALUE

TEST PROCEDURE:
 Select the Suitable Grade & Weight of sample from the above table,
dried in oven (A).
 First open the upper cover plate and place the aggregate samples in it
along with the specified no. of abrasive charges.
 The speed of rotation of the machine should be controlled within 20
to 33 rev/min.
 After completion of abrasion, discharge the tested material on a tray.
 Then separate the test sample by sieving with 1.7mm IS sieve.
 The material coarser than the 1.7mm IS Sieve shall be then washed
and dried in oven at 105 to 1100C.
 Take weight the oven dry aggregate to the nearest gms.(B)

CALCULATION:

 Aggregate abrasion value = B/A x 100 (%)

B = weight of fraction passing 1.7mm IS Sieve.
A = Weight the oven dried sample.