Tag: Test on Aggregates

The Crushing test is used to test crushing strength of pavement materials. This test is very important test for road works as it specifies the crushing strength of aggregates. IS code: IS: 2386 Part IV (Method of test for Aggregates) Read More …

Shape tests on Aggregates( Flakiness Index and Elongation Index Test) The shape test of aggregates determines the shape and size of particle. Size & shape of aggregates directly has impact on strength of concrete, bond strength, workability of concrete, cement Read More …

Aggregate Impact value: Aggregate impact value is defined as the ability of aggregates to have resistance against shock and impact, toughness. It Also can be defined as the load at which aggregates start cracking due to the impact and shocking. Read More …

Objective: To find mean size of particle in coarse aggregate. What is Fineness modulus of Coarse aggregate? Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate is a index number, which represent the mean size of particle in coarse aggregates. Fineness modulus is found Read More …

Based On (IS : 2386 (Part 1) and IS : 2386 (Part 4))  The Sieve analysis test is nothing but the gradation test, in which gradation of particle (distribution of aggregates by size, within given sample) is find out. The Read More …