There are may test on aggregates needs to be perform before using in construction. Aggregates plays important role in construction. But highly important in payment construction. Aggregates influences to great extend to load transfer in pavement. Aggregates should be hard, Read More …
Month: August 2023
Stripping Value Test, Bitumen Adhesion Test
Normally bitumen adheres to aggregates when aggregates are free from dust, debris, foreign particles and moisture. In absence of water, bitumen performs well adheres to aggregates. But in presence of water the adhesion with bitumen and aggregates start to decrease. Read More …
Specific gravity and water absorption of aggregates
Specific gravity and water absorption of aggregates are most important properties of aggregates which needs to be considered while designing concrete and roads. Specific gravity is important to find out quantity, quality and toughness of aggregates Water absorption is important Read More …
Soundness test of aggregate
Soundness test of aggregate Objective: To determine the resistance of aggregate against weathering action and to check durability of aggregates. IS Code: IS: 2386 part-V. Apparatus: Balance: 500gm (0.1gm least count) 5000gm (1gm least count) Oven Sieve: 80 mm, Read More …
Los Angeles Abrasion test
Abrasion Test of Aggregates IS Code: IS 2386 part-IV Los Angeles Abrasion test Principle of Los Angeles Abrasion test: To find out the percentage of wear due to rubbing action of aggregates and steel balls. Determination of Los Angeles Abrasion: Read More …