Lab Report 5

9 February
Submitted by
Name – Sachin Kumar Meena
Roll no - 15110110

Aggregates Impact Value Test

Objective:
To measure the impact value of the given sample of coarse aggregates.

Theory:
Coarse Aggregates
Aggregates, which when passed through 4.75 mm sieve, are mostly retained
on the sieve with a defined amount of fine material passing through the sieve.

As we know aggregate of prime constituents of different layer of road pavement. The aggregate are
subject to bear the impart load cost by moving vehicles. The property to resist load is term as toughness.
It is determine by aggregate impact value test.

Relevant is codes

IS : 2386 (Part IV) - 1963

Apparatus

 Impact Testing Machine

 Metal Measure
 Tamping Rod
 Different sizes of IS sieves.
 Scoops
 Weighing balance
 Tray
 Trowels

Procedure:

 Aggregates are passed through 12.5 mm and 10 mm sieves and the coarse aggregates retained
on the 10 mm sieve are collected in a big tray.
 Then take the cylindrical metal and take weight.
 Fill the one third of the cylindrical with aggregate compact 25 aggregate blows by tamping rod,
leveled and weighed.
 In the similar manner, fill the other two layers.
  Aggregates are transferred to the metal cup and the metal cup is then fixed on the base of the
frame.
 A series of 15 blows are applied on the sample.
 Lock the hammer; remove the cylindrical metal cup from machine. . After that, the sample is
weighed.
 The impacted sample is passed through 2.36 mm sieve and aggregates retained and passed are
weighed separately.

Observation

Sample 1

Weight of metal cup = 1745.7 gm

Weight of metal cup + aggregates = 2092.2 gm

Weight of aggregate = 346.5

After 15 blows on aggregate

Passed through 2.36 mm sieve

Weight of fine aggregate = 41.7 gm

Sample 2

Weight of metal cup = 1745.7 gm

Weight of metal cup + aggregates = 2090.4 gm

Weight of aggregate = 344.7 gm

After 15 blows on aggregate

Passed through 2.36 mm sieve

Weight of fine aggregate = 33.2 gm

Calculation:
Aggregate Impact Value = Weight Passed *100/Total Weight (after impact)

Sample Number Aggregate Impact Value (%)

1. 12
2. 9.6

Results:
Average Impact Value = 10.8%

Conclusion:
Impact value should not exceed 45% by weight of concrete. Since our average impact value is under the
limit, the samples are suitable to be used in construction purpose. The aggregate impact value gives a
relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or impact, which in some aggregates
differs from its resistance to a slow compressive load.

Precautions:
1. Loss must be minimized while providing impact.
2. Equipment should be cleaned before testing.
3. The machine should be held stable to minimize in results.
4. Use the machine safely.
5. Tare the balance every time before use.
 Lab Report 5
9 February
Submitted by
Name – Sachin Kumar Meena
Roll no - 15110110
Aggregate Abrasion Value test

Objective:
To measure the abrasion value of the given sample of coarse aggregates by
using Los Angeles Machine.

Theory:

Los Angeles Machine:

The machine consists of a hollow steel cylinder, closed at both ends, with Inside diameter of 700 mm
and length of 500 mm. The cylinder is mounted on the machine frame, which provides rotation to the
cylinder. The principle of Los Angeles abrasion test is to produce abrasive action by use of standard steel
balls which when mixed with aggregates and rotated in Los Angeles Machine drum for 500 numbers of
revolutions causes impact on aggregates. The percentage wear of the aggregates due to rubbing with
steel balls is determined and is known as Los Angeles Abrasion Value.

Relevant IS code

IS :2386 (Part IV) - 1963

Apparatus

 Los Angeles abrasion Machine

 Abrasion Charge
 IS Sieves
 Steel ball
 Scoops
 Weighing Machine
 Tray
 Trowels

Procedure:

 Aggregates are passed through 10-6.3 mm sieves, 6.3-4.75 mm, the coarse aggregates retained
on the 10 mm sieves, and 4.75mm are collected in separate trays to take 2.5 kg.
 Then place the aggregate sample along the abrasive charge in the cylinder with 8 ball.
 Machine is set to 500 rotations after properly fitting the opening of the cylinder.
  After 500 rotations, switch off the machine open the cover and the sample collected on the tray
and weighed.
 The sample is passed through 1.70 mm sieve and aggregates retained weighed separately.

Observations:
Original Weight of aggregates, A = 5 kg
Sieve 6.3-10 mm = 2.5 kg
Sieve 4.75- 6.3 mm = 2.5 kg
Weight retained on 1.7 mm sieve = 4.315

Calculations:
Difference between the original weight and the weight retained, B = 5-4.315= .685 kg

Aggregate Abrasion Value/Percentage Wear = B*100/A = 13.7%

Result:

Los Angeles Abrasion value = 13.7%

Precautions: -
1. The machine should be open very carefully and closed tightly before starting rotations and after
test electric supply should be off.
2. Clean the equipment before and after testing.
3. Loss must be minimized when we are collecting our sample in the tray.
4. Tare the balance every time before use and take all the readings very carefully.

Conclusion:
By this experiment, we can determine the Los Angle value test. This test simulates field condition better
as other. We can conclude this sample is suitable for construction. Due to its measurement of both
resistance in abrasion and impact this is more popular. The coarse aggregate have very low Los Angle
value.
 Lab Report 5
9 February
Submitted by
Name – Sachin Kumar Meena
Roll no - 15110110

Elongation and flakiness index of coarse aggregates

Objective:
To measure the Flakiness and Elongation index of the given sample of coarse aggregates.

Theory:
Flakiness Index: The Flakiness index of an aggregate is the percentage by weight of particles in it whose
least dimension is less than three fifths of their mean dimension.

Elongation Index: The elongation index of an aggregate is the percentage by weight of particles whose
greatest dimension is greater than one and four fifths times their mean dimension.

Relevant IS code: IS 4031( Part 2 ) : 1999

Apparatus Used:
 Metal Gauge
 IS Sieves
 Scoops
 Weighing Machine
 Tray
 Trowels

Procedure of Flakiness index:

 Measure the weight of the approximate 200 pieces of the aggregate sample.
 Aggregates are passed through different type sieves.
 Aggregates are individually passed through the gauge. Aggregates, which do not pass the gauge
are kept separately.
 Aggregates that pass through the gauge are weighed for both categories.

Procedure of Elongation index:

 Measure the weight of the approximate 200 pieces of the aggregate sample.
 Aggregates are passed through different type sieves.
 We take the aggregate, which is passes through the 10mm and 6.3 mm thickness gauge.
  Aggregates are individually passed through the gauge. Aggregates, which do not pass the gauge
are kept separately.
 Aggregates that pass through the gauge are weighed for both categories.

Observations:

Weight of aggregates = 1902.4 gm

s.no Sieve(mm) Retained Flakiness(passing) Elongation(passing)

(gm) gm gm
1. 25 0
2 25-20 198.2 0 0
3 20-16 605.8 185 198.5
4 16-12.5 340 50 127.3
5 12.5-10 175.8 62.1 49.7
6 10-6.3 180 63.5 89.9
7 Total 1499.8 360.6 459.7

Calculations:

Elongation Index = total passing aggregate weight*100/total retained weight = 30.65%

Flakiness index = total passing aggregate weight*100/total retained weight = 24.04%

Result:
Flakiness index of coarse aggregates = 24.04%
Elongation index of coarse aggregates = 30.65%
Conclusion:
The value that we get from this test is 24.04% for flakiness. The Flakiness index of an aggregate is the
percentage by weight of particles in it whose least dimension is less than three fifths of their mean
dimension. The flakiness index of an aggregate sample is found by separating the flaky particles and
expressing their mass as a percentage of the mass of the sample tested.

The value that we get from this test is 30.65% for elongation. The elongation index of an aggregate is the
percentage by weight of particles whose greatest dimension is greater than one and four fifths times
their mean dimension. As per is code flakiness and elongation index are not applicable to aggregate
sizes smaller than 6.3 mm.

Safety precautions:
1. Loss must be minimized while collecting sample on the tray.
2. The aggregates should be properly tried on gauge.
3. 3. Tare the balance every time before use.
4. Safety items (shoes mask etc.) must be wear.