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The following test scheme has been designed for the evaluation of
the suitability of coarse aggregate to be used in various concrete
works.
Concrete
0.2% to 6 % (Fine Aggregate)
Presence of Clay and Fines ASTM C117 0.2% to 1 % (Coarse
Aggregate)
ASTM C 227 Mortar Bar 0.01% to 0.2 % after 6 Months
Aggregate Reactivity Expansion ASTM C 586 Rock 0.01% to 0.2 % after 6 Months
Cylinder Method
Mannual
Co-efficient of Thermal CRD - C - 125
1.0 x 106 /F to 9.0 x 106 /F
Expansion Aggregate Particles
ASTM D 2936
Tensile Strength 300 psi - 2300 psi
Rock Cores
ASTM D 2938
Compressive Strength 10000 psi - 40000 psi
Rock Cores
Organic Impurities ASTM C40 Colour plate No. 3 or less
ASTM 85 to 105%
C87
Particle Shape ASTM D3398 35% to 50 %
Void Content
Clay Lumps and Friable ASTM C 142 0.5 to 2 %
Particles
ASTM C136
Maximum Size 0.5 inch to 6 inch
Sieve Analysis
Modulus of Elasticity ASTM C469 1.0x 106 psi - 10.0 x 106 psi
ASTM C 127 1.6 to 3.2
Specific Gravity
ASTM C 128 1.6 to 3.3
Fineness of Modulus ASTM C136 2.2 - 3.1 (Fine Aggregate)
CRD - C - 104 5.5 - 8.5 (Coarse Aggregate)
Density ASTM C29 75 lb/cft - 110 lb/ cft
ASTM C131 and C535
Resistance to Degradation 15% to 50 % loss
Los Angeles Machine
IS 383
20mm: 90%-100%
Sizes of Coarse Aggregates for Mass Concrete
4.75mm: 0%-10%
(20mm to 4.75mm)
2.36mm: 0%-0.2%
20mm: 85%-100%
Single Sized Coarse Aggregates
14mm: 0%-70%
for Mass Concrete (20mm to
10mm: 0%-25%
4.75mm)
5mm: 0%-5%
Unit Weight (Bulk Density) 1530 Kg/m 3 1040 Kg/m 3 1290 Kg/m 3
Voids in Aggregates
42% 40% 47%
(Compacted by Rodding)
Angularity Number 8 8 12
Voids in Aggregates
(Compacted by Rodding) 40% 40%
Slab Designation Coarse Aggregate Fine Aggregate Cement Type Dia. of The Main Bars
Slag (Coarse
S63 Aggregate) Slag (Fine Aggregate) OPC 10 mm
Slag (Coarse
S64 Aggregate) Slag (Fine Aggregate) OPC 6 mm
Load vs Deflection
Moment vs Deflection
Load vs Deflection
Moment vs Deflection
Summary Table
Designation S61 S62 S63 S64
Cylinder Cube
Slag Fine
Mortar 0.000915577 0.384542
Coarse
Sand 0.001563834 0.656810
Mortar
Brick Fine
Mortar 0.001184603 0.497533
River Sand
Mortar 0.001422359 0.597391
Fire Resistance of Slag Mortar
Compressive Strength (MPa) Flexural Strength (MPa)
After burning After burning
W/C Normal Normal
Aggregat
Sample Water Sample Water
e Type (unburnt) Cooled Air Cooled (unburnt) Cooled Air Cooled
Sample Sample
Sample Sample
90 0.16 0.3
Charge Passed
(Coulombs) Chloride Permeability Typical of
7000
6000
5000
Passed Charged (Columb)
4000
3000
2000
1000
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
W X
RMT
RMT
NT BUILD 492,1999
Drcm≤2 VeryGood
2<Drcm<8 Good
8<Drcm<16 Acceptable
Drcm≥16 Unacceptable
RMT Results