Penetration value test on bitumen is a measure of hardness or consistency of bituminous material. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100.
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Flakiness Index and Elongation Index Test on Coarse Aggregates
The particle shape of aggregates is determined by the percentages of flaky and elongated particles contained in it. For base course and construction of bituminous and cement concrete types, the presence of flaky and elongated particles are considered undesirable as ...
Los Angeles Abrasion Test on Aggregates -Values for Pavements and Roads
Los Angeles abrasion test on aggregates is the measure of aggregate toughness and abrasion resistance such as crushing, degradation and disintegration. This test is carried out by AASHTO T 96 or ASTM C 131: Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate ...
Specific Gravity and Water Absorption Tests on Aggregates
Specific gravity test of aggregates is done to measure the strength or quality of the material while water absorption test determines the water holding capacity of the coarse and fine aggregates. The main objective of these test is to, To ...
Determination of Aggregate Impact Value – Impact Test on Aggregates
Determination of Aggregate Impact Value – Impact Test on Aggregates is done to carry out to: Determine the impact value of the road aggregates, Assess their suitability in road construction on the basis of impact value. Aggregate Impact Value on ...