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AS 1141.25.1—2003
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Australian Standard
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Methods for sampling and testing aggregates Method 25.1: Degradation factor—Source rock
1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the degradation factor of rock spalls and drill cores. The test categorizes the fines produced by self-abrasion in the presence of water.
NOTE: This Method is based on Washington State Highways Department (WSHD) Test Method No. 1134,
Method of Test for Determination of Degradation Value
. Most of the experience with this Method has been with basic igneous rocks and it may be applied to other igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock.
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates 1141.1 Method 1: Definitions 1141.2 Method 2: Basic testing equipment 1152 Specification for test sieves 1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes 1289.3.7.1 Method 3.7.1: Soil classification tests—Determination of the sand equivalent of a soil using a power-operated shaker ASTM D2419 Standard Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate
3 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions in AS 1141.1 apply.
4 APPARATUS
The following apparatus, complying with the relevant requirements of AS 1141.2, is required: (a)
Balance—
of sufficient capacity, with a limit of performance not exceeding
±
0.5 g. (b)
Basket(s)—
woven wire mesh washing basket(s) with mesh openings between 1 mm and 2 mm. (c)
Brushes—
sieve-cleaning brushes. (d)
Canister—
plastic, approximately 190 mm diameter by 150 mm high, with tightly fitting lid. (e)
Crusher—
or other suitable equipment, for reducing the spalls or drill cores, or both, to the required size. (f)
Scalping screen—
or other suitable equipment, with aperture size 12 mm min. to 19 mm max. (see Clause 6(c)).
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