Shape Test on Aggregates
The percentage of flaky and elongated particles in an aggregate particle determines its shape. The form of gravel may be represented in terms of the angularity number. The presence of flaky and elongated particles...
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Aggregate Impact Value Test (AIV)
The road aggregates are subjected to impact or pounding action during the construction process of pavement layers, particularly compaction by heavy rollers and also due to movement of heavy wheel loads of traffic, and...
Ten Percent Fines Value
The ten percent fines value is a measure of an aggregate’s resistance to crushing, and it is applicable to all aggregates. This test is quite similar to the aggregate crushing test, which measures the...
Aggregate Crushing Value Test
Stone aggregates used in the construction of road pavements should be resistant to crushing under the roller during construction and to heavy wheel loads on the pavement during its service life. The crushed (or...
Method Statement of Piezocone Penetration Test
Piezocone Penetration Testing (from now on represent as “CPTu”) is a quick, accurate, and efficient process for site characterization, stratigraphic profiling, soil engineering parameter evaluation, and geotechnical design for soft ground. It is also...
