IMPACT
VALUE OF AGGREGATE
OBJECTIVE
For determination of the aggregate
impact value of coarse aggregate, which passes 12.5 mm. IS sieve and retained
on 10 mm. IS sieve.
REFERENCE STANDARDS
IS: 2386(Part IV)-1963 Methods of
test for aggregate for concrete Part IV Mechanical Properties.
EQUIPMENT & APPARATUS
§ Aggregate Impact Test Machine
§ Sieves (12.5mm,10mm)
§ Cylindrical metal measure
§ Tamping Rod
§ Balance (0-10kg)
§ Oven(3000c)
Fig:-Showing
Aggregate Impact Value Test Apparatus
PREPARATION OF TEST SAMPLE
Test sample consist of aggregate
passing a 12.5 mm IS sieve and retained on a 10 mm IS sieve. The aggregate to be tested
is dried in oven for a period of not less than 4 hours.
PROCEDURE
1.
The cylindrical steel cup is filled
with 3 equal layers of aggregate and each layer is tamped 25 strokes by the
rounded end of tamping rod and the surplus aggregate struck off, using the
tamping rod as a straight edge.
2.
The net weight of aggregate in the
cylindrical steel cup is determined to the nearest gram (WA) and
this weight of aggregate is used for the duplicate test on the same material.
3.
The cup is fixed firmly in position
on the base of the machine and the whole of the test sample is placed in it and
compacted by a single tamping of 25 strokes of tamping rod.
4.
The hammer is raised until its lower
face is 380 mm. above the upper surface of the aggregate in the cup, and
allowed to fall freely onto the aggregate 15 times, each being delivered at an
interval of not less than one second.
5.
The crushed aggregate is removed
from the cup and sieved on 2.36 mm. IS sieve until no further significant
amount passes in one minute.
6.
The fraction passing the sieve is
weighed to an accuracy of 0.1 g (WB)
Table:-Observation table for impact testing
wt
taken (in gm)
|
332
|
330.5
|
328
|
retd 2.36 mm (in gm)
|
275
|
282.5
|
269
|
Pass
2.36 mm (in gm)
|
57
|
48
|
59
|
%
impact value
|
17.16
|
14.52
|
17.98
|
CALCULATION
The ratio of the weight of fines
formed to the total sample weight in each test is to be expressed as a
percentage, to the first decimal place.
Aggregate impact Value = (WB / WA) ×
100
Avg. Impact Value :- 16.55
%
PRECAUTIONS
§ Use hand gloves while removing containers from oven after
switching off the oven.
§ To wear safety shoes & goggles at the time of testing.
§ Before testing, machine should be properly checked.
§ Special care should be taken that no outer air enters when
using the balance.
§ After test clean the sieve by a smooth brush.
§ Keep all the exposed metal parts greased.
§ Keep the guide rods firmly fixed to the base & top
plate.
§ Equipment should be clean thoroughly before testing &
after testing.
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