Aggregates Test Requirements

TESTS EDC Requirements ASTM C33 Criteria ASTM Testing Standard Fine Coarse Fine Coarse

Sieve Analysis √ √ 6.1 Table 2 C136

Unit Weight (Loose/Rodded) √ √ Data Only C29

Specific Gravity and Absorption √ √ Data Only C127/128

Materials Finer that No 200 √ √ 6.2 Table 3 C117

Fineness Modulus √ n/a 6.2 n/a C136

Abrasion n/a √ n/a Table 3 C131/C535

Soundness √ √ 8 Table 3 C88

Clay Lumps and friable particles √ √ Table 1 Table 3 C142

Organic Impurities √ n/a 7.2 n/a C40

Effect on mortar strength

Optional

C87

Lightweight pieces C123

Surface moisture C702

Alkali-silica Reactivity C289

Petrographic Examination C295

Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks

C586