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Method of Testing Determination of Aggregates Impact Value (AIV)

This document describes a method for determining the aggregate impact value (AIV) of aggregates using two procedures - one for dry aggregates and one for soaked aggregates. The dry procedure involves compacting the aggregate sample and subjecting it to 15 blows from a hammer. The sample is then sieved and the material passing the 2.36mm sieve is weighed. The AIV is calculated as the percentage of material passing the sieve. The soaked procedure also involves compacting and hammer blows to the aggregate sample. However, the number of blows is adjusted to produce 5-20% fines. The sample is then dried and sieved, with the AIV calculated based on the percentage of fines and number of hammer blows.

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Method of Testing Determination of Aggregates Impact Value (AIV)

This document describes a method for determining the aggregate impact value (AIV) of aggregates using two procedures - one for dry aggregates and one for soaked aggregates. The dry procedure involves compacting the aggregate sample and subjecting it to 15 blows from a hammer. The sample is then sieved and the material passing the 2.36mm sieve is weighed. The AIV is calculated as the percentage of material passing the sieve. The soaked procedure also involves compacting and hammer blows to the aggregate sample. However, the number of blows is adjusted to produce 5-20% fines. The sample is then dried and sieved, with the AIV calculated based on the percentage of fines and number of hammer blows.

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Method of Testing

Determination of Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)


BS 812-112

Scope:

Methods for the determination of the aggregate impact value (AIV) which gives a relative
measure of the resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or impact.

Two procedures are described, one in which the aggregate is tested in a dry condition, and the
other in a soaked condition.

The Method applicable to aggregates passing a 14.0mm test sieve and retained on a 10.0mm
test sieve

Procedure:

Test Specimen in a Dry Condition

1. Rest the impact machine, without wedging or packing, upon the level plate, block or floor, so
that it is rigid and the hammer guide columns are vertical. Before fixing the cup to the impact
machine, place the whole of the test specimen in the cup and then compact by 25 strokes of
the tamping rod. With the minimum of disturbance to the test specimen, fix the cup firmly in
position on the base of the machine. Adjust the height of the hammer so that its lower face is
380 5 mm above the upper surface of the aggregate in the cup and then allow it to fall
freely on to the aggregate. Subject the test specimen to a total of 15 such blows, each being
delivered at an interval of not less than 1 s.

2. Remove the crushed aggregate by holding the cup over a clean tray and hammering on the
outside with the rubber mallet until the particles are sufficiently disturbed to enable the mass
of the specimen to fall freely on to the tray.

3. Transfer fine particles adhering to the inside of the cup and the underside of the hammer to
the tray by means of the stiff bristle brush. Weigh the tray and the aggregate and record the
mass of aggregate used (M1) to the nearest 0.1 g.

4. Sieve the whole of the specimen in the tray on the 2.36 mm test sieve until no further
significant amount passes during a further period of 1 min. Weigh and record the masses of
the fractions passing and retained on the sieve to the nearest 0.1 g (M2 and M3
respectively), and if the total mass (M2 + M3) differs from the initial mass (M1) by more than
1 g, discard the result and test a further specimen.

5. Repeat the procedure as described in 1 to 4 inclusive using a second specimen of the same
mass as the first specimen.
Test Specimen in a Soaked Condition

1. Follow the test procedure described in dry condition, except that the number of blows of
the hammer, to which the aggregate is subjected, is the number of blows which will yield
between 5 % and 20 % of fines when this value is calculated.

2. Remove the crushed specimen from the cup and dry it in the oven at a temperature of 105
5 C either to constant mass or for a minimum period of 12 h. allow the dried material to cool
and weigh to the nearest gram and record the mass of the test specimen (M1). Complete
the procedure as described in procedure 3 (dry condition) starting at the stage where the
specimen is sieved on the 2.36 mm test sieve.

Calculation of Results:

1. Aggregate in the dry condition

Aggregate Impact Value (AIV), %:

AIV = M2 x 100
M1

where

M1 is the mass of the test specimen (g)


M2 is the mass of the material passing the 2.36mm test sieve (g)

Calculate the mean of the two results to the nearest whole number. Report the mean as the
aggregate impact value.

2. Aggregate in the soaked condition

Mass of fines (m), %:

m = M2 x 100
M1

where

M1 is the mass of oven-dried test specimen (g)


M2 is the mass of oven-dried material passing the 2.36mm test sieve (g)
Aggregate Impact Value (AIV), %:

AIV = 15m
n

where

n is the number of hammer blow to which the specimen is subjected

Calculate the mean of the two results to the nearest whole number. Report the mean as the
aggregate impact value.

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