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    i. The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flakiness index of aggregate samples. It involves sieving aggregate samples into different size fractions, gauging each particle to determine if it is flaky based on thickness, weighing the flaky particles, and calculating the flakiness index percentage for each sample and on average. ii. The results found a flakiness index of 17.71% for one sample, below the 20% limit set by JKR for aggregates used in road construction. iii. In conclusion, the aggregate samples were determined to be suitable for use in road construction based on meeting the flakiness index requirement.

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    i. The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flakiness index of aggregate samples. It involves sieving aggregate samples into different size fractions, gauging each particle to determine if it is flaky based on thickness, weighing the flaky particles, and calculating the flakiness index percentage for each sample and on average. ii. The results found a flakiness index of 17.71% for one sample, below the 20% limit set by JKR for aggregates used in road construction. iii. In conclusion, the aggregate samples were determined to be suitable for use in road construction based on meeting the flakiness index requirement.

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    i. The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flakiness index of aggregate samples. It involves sieving aggregate samples into different size fractions, gauging each particle to determine if it is flaky based on thickness, weighing the flaky particles, and calculating the flakiness index percentage for each sample and on average. ii. The results found a flakiness index of 17.71% for one sample, below the 20% limit set by JKR for aggregates used in road construction. iii. In conclusion, the aggregate samples were determined to be suitable for use in road construction based on meeting the flakiness index requirement.

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    i. The document describes a laboratory experiment to determine the flakiness index of aggregate samples. It involves sieving aggregate samples into different size fractions, gauging each particle to determine if it is flaky based on thickness, weighing the flaky particles, and calculating the flakiness index percentage for each sample and on average. ii. The results found a flakiness index of 17.71% for one sample, below the 20% limit set by JKR for aggregates used in road construction. iii. In conclusion, the aggregate samples were determined to be suitable for use in road construction based on meeting the flakiness index requirement.

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    POLITEKNIK SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH

    Civil Engineering Department (JKA)

    Programme

    Diploma of Civil Engineering

    Course Code

    CC 302 : HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

    Title

    FLAKINESS INDEX TEST

    Lab. No.

    CC302/DCE/

    Name of Team

    1. Abdul Manaf Bin Nordin (900527-10-5073)

    Members

    2. Azim Azami Bin Mohd Ariffin (850403-14-5679)


    3. Mohd Huzaimi Bin Mohamad Sidek (830107-11-5039)
    4. Mohamad Azrin Fahmi Bin Che Rose (820611-08-5511)
    5. Normaidatul Akmar Yahya (811128-06-5436)
    6. Wan Nor Asliza Bin Wan Ismail (850210-02-5056)

    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE (SO):


    Upon completion of this laboratory, students should be able to:
    i.

    Arrange work procedure accordingly.

    ii.

    Execute safety and health procedure.

    iii.

    Handle the given task correctly.

    iv.

    Identify the data needed.

    v.

    Accomplish the task within a time frame given.

    vi.

    Document the task and produce the report.

    ACTION

    Prepare by:

    NAME & DESIGNATION


    MAI AZUNA MEOR YUSUF
    Course Lecturer

    Checked by:

    Course Coordinator

    Approved by:

    Programme Leader

    SIGNATURE

    DATE

    THEORY
    The type of rocks and the type of crushing machine highly determine the shape and size of the
    aggregates produced. Elongated and flaky stones are normally not very suitable for road works
    since the shape and the size make them difficult to compact. As such the flakiness and elongation
    test must be carried out to determine the suitability of the material.

    OBJECTIVE
    The objective of the test is to determine the flakiness index of aggregates. The flakiness index of
    aggregates is the percentage by weight of particle in them whose dimension (thickness) is less
    than three-fifths of their mean dimension.

    APPARATUS
    a. A metal gauge plate
    b. Sieve
    c. Tray

    d. Weighing balance

    SAFETY PRECAUTION
    1. No eating or drinking in the lab.
    2. Keep flame and flammable solution far apart.
    3. Keep electrical equipment far from water.
    4. Use proper safety protection. Example: fume hood, goggles, gloves.
    5. All sharps (needles) should be discarded in a study container.
    6. Be prepared.

    7. Learn how the professionals learn about safety.

    PROCEDURES
    1. Three samples of aggregates weighing 2.5kg each are prepared: the aggregate of the first
    sample passing 50mm BS sieve and retained on 37.5 mm BS sieve, those of the second sample
    passing 37.5mm BS sieve and retained on 28mm BS sieve and of the third sample passing 28mm
    BS sieve and retained on the 20mm BS sieve.

    2. Each sample is gauged in turn

    of thickness on the metal gauge

    3. The passing material of each sample is weighed.

    CALCULATION
    Flakiness index =

    Nos. passing
    Total nos. aggregate

    100%

    = 34

    100%

    192
    = 17.71%
    Average flakiness index = Total weight passing the metal plate 100%
    Total weight
    = 359 100%
    2500
    = 14.36%

    DISCUSSION
    Road as one of land transportation infrastructure is very important in supporting the economic
    for both regional and national development. The quality of material for road construction will
    also influence the road performance. Asphalt concrete as one of road surface material is mainly
    influenced by the quality of aggregates since aggregate occupies 95% by weight in total mixture.
    Various shapes of aggregates might be occurred during crushing in the crushing plant starting
    from rounded to flaky and elongated aggregates. The JKR requirement is not exceed 20% to
    make sure that the aggregate are suitable for road construction materials.

    CONCLUSION
    The value that we get from this test is 17.71% for flakiness and not exceeds 20% the JKR
    requirement. Aggregate quality for road construction will also influence the road performance.
    This indicates that this aggregate sample is below requirement. This aggregate sample are
    suitable for road construction.

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