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Soundness Test of Aggregates: by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate ASTM C-88 Aashto T104

This document describes procedures for conducting a soundness test of aggregates using sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solutions according to ASTM C-88 and AASHTO T104 standards. The test involves submerging aggregate samples in a sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solution for multiple cycles of immersion and drying. The aggregates are weighed before and after the test cycles to determine mass loss and resistance to weathering. Issues mentioned include variability of the test results and limitations in directly correlating to actual pavement performance.

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Soundness Test of Aggregates: by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate ASTM C-88 Aashto T104

This document describes procedures for conducting a soundness test of aggregates using sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solutions according to ASTM C-88 and AASHTO T104 standards. The test involves submerging aggregate samples in a sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solution for multiple cycles of immersion and drying. The aggregates are weighed before and after the test cycles to determine mass loss and resistance to weathering. Issues mentioned include variability of the test results and limitations in directly correlating to actual pavement performance.

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  • Introduction to Soundness Test: Explains the purpose and basic process of the soundness test for aggregates using sulfate solutions to assess durability.
  • Apparatus Needed: Lists the equipment required for the soundness test, including balances, sieve trays, drying oven, and chemical reagents.
  • Soundness Test Procedure: Details the step-by-step procedure for conducting the soundness test on fine and coarse aggregates, including sample preparation and immersion process.
  • Computation of Results: Explains how to calculate the percent loss of aggregate mass resulting from the soundness test.
  • Test Results: Displays visual comparison of aggregates before and after the soundness test.
  • Common Errors: Identifies typical errors that can occur during the test such as improper temperature and incomplete washing.
  • Issues in Sulfate Soundness Test: Discusses potential issues with interpreting test results, including applicability and variability concerns.

SOUNDNESS TEST

OF AGGREGATES
by use of Sodium Sulfate
or Magnesium Sulfate
ASTM C-88
AASHTO T104

Soundness Test of Aggregates


- This test is used to determine the
resistance of coarse and fine aggregates
to weathering action and to judge the
durability of the aggregates.

It is submerges an aggregate sample in a


sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate
solution.

Also called Weathering Test

500g

Balance

APPARATUS

5000g

Balance

APPARATUS

Sieve

Tray ( use Specification E11)

APPARATUS

Drying Oven

APPARATUS

WIRE

MESH BASKET

APPARATUS

Container

APPARATUS

SODIUM SULFATE/MAGNESIUM SULFATE

APPARATUS

PROCEDURE
Soundness Test for
fine and Coarse
Aggregates

NOTE:
Wash the coarse aggregate through 4.75 mm
IS sieve and dry the material retained on the
sieve in an oven maintained at a temp of 105 to
1100C, till it attains a constant mass.
Sieve the dried sample to separate it into
different size fractions using sieves of sizes 80
mm, 63 mm, 40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm, 4.75
mm.
The sample should be of such an amount that it
will yield not less than the following amount of
the different sizes, which shall be available in
amounts of 5 percent or more.

Sample

Size
5,000 300 g 2 to 1
in.
1,500 50 g 1 to in.
1,000 10 g to in.
300 5 g in. to No. 4

Take the individual samples in a wire mesh and


immerse in the solution.
-16 to 18 hrs
- 70 1.5 F (20.3-21.9C)
- cover them to the depth atleast 15mm

1.

2. Remove and drain sample for 15 5 minutes. Place


it in drying oven.
3. Dry sample the to constant weight at
230 9 F (20-25 C).Then remove it from oven
and cool it to room temperature.
4. Repeat process for specified no. of cycles of
immersion and drying.

5. After completion of the final cycle and


after the sample has been cooled,wash it
to free from sodium sulphate or
magnesium sulphate solution.
(Use barium chloride)
6. Then dry each fraction of the sample to
constant temp of 105 to 1100C and weigh
it.
7. Sieve the aggregates over the size
particle requirement.

Original

mass of sample: Initial Mass


Mass of particles after test: Final Intact Mass
Percent Loss %

Percent Loss

=
(Initial Mass Final Intact Mass) X 100%
Initial Mass

COMPUTATION

Result:

BEFORE(top), AFTER(Below)

Improper

temperature of solution
Improper solution concentration
(specific gravity)
Insufficient drying times
Not all salt removed by washing
Further breakdown of particles
while sieving
COMMON ERROR

ISSUES
IN
SULFATE SOUNDNESS
TEST

sulfate soundness tests can serve as a


useful first evaulation of a particular
aggregate or as a confirming test for an
aggregate with a long test and
performance record. However, issues to
actual performance prevent the test from
being meaningful beyond this:
APPLICABILITY
VARIABILITY
RELATION

TO PAVEMENT PERFORMANCE

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