EN 933-4-2008 en Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 4 Determination of particle shape - Shape index《集料几何特性试验 第4部分 颗粒形状的测定 形状指数》.pdf

1、BS EN 933-4:2008ICS 91.100.15NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBRITISH STANDARDTests for geometricalproperties ofaggregatesPart 4: Determination of particle shape Shape indexThis British Standardwas published under theauthority of the StandardsPolicy and StrategyC

2、ommittee on 30 April2009 BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 58928 7Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsBS EN 933-4:2008National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 933-4:2008. Itsupersedes BS EN 933-4:2000 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation

3、 was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee B/502/6, Test methods.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained onrequest to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisionsof a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compli

4、ance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.BS EN 933-4:2008EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 933-4March 2008ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 933-4:1999 English VersionTests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 4:Determination of particle shape - S

5、hape indexEssais pour dterminer les caractristiques gomtriquesdes granulats - Partie 4: Dtermination de la forme desgranulats - Coefficient de formePrfverfahren fr geometrische Eigenschaften vonGesteinskrnungen - Teil 4: Bestimmung der Kornform -KornformkennzahlThis European Standard was approved by

6、 CEN on 4 February 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandard

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10、form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 933-4:2008: EBS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions .4 4 Principle5 5 Apparatus .5 6 Preparation of test portion6 7 Procedure .7 8 Calculation

11、and expression of results.8 9 Test report 9 Annex A (informative) Example of a test data sheet used for determining the shape index of coarse aggregate 11 BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 933-4:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 154 “Aggregates”, the

12、secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2008. Attentio

13、n is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 933-4:1999. This European Standard is one of a series of standards

14、 for tests for geometrical properties of aggregates. Test methods for other properties of aggregates are covered by Parts of the following European Standards: EN 932, Tests for general properties of aggregates EN 1097, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates EN 1367, Tests for the

15、rmal and weathering properties of aggregates EN 1744, Tests for chemical properties of aggregates EN 13179, Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixtures The other parts of EN 933 are: Part 1 - Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method Part 2 - Determination of particle s

16、ize distribution - Test sieves, nominal size of apertures Part 3 - Determination of particle shape - Flakiness index Part 5 - Determination of percentage of crushed and broken surfaces in coarse aggregate particles Part 6 - Assessment of surface characteristics - Flow coefficient of aggregates Part

17、7 - Determination of shell content - Percentage of shells in coarse aggregates Part 8 - Assessment of fines - Sand equivalent test Part 9 - Assessment of fines - Methylene blue test Part 10 - Assessment of fines - Grading of fillers (air jet sieving) According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations

18、, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands

19、, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 4 1 Scope This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute, for the determination of the shape index of coarse aggre

20、gates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The test method specified in this European Standard is applicable to particle size fractions di/Diwhere Di 63 mm

21、 and di 4 mm. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 932-2, Te

22、st for general properties of aggregates - Part 2: Methods for reducing laboratory samples EN 932-5, Tests for general properties of aggregates - Part 5: Common equipment and calibration EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution - S

23、ieving method EN 933-2, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution - Test sieves, nominal size of apertures EN 1097-6, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Part 6: Determination of the particle density and water absorp

24、tion 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 aggregate size designation of aggregate in terms of lower (d) and upper (D) sieve sizes, expressed as d/D NOTE This designation accepts the presence of some particles which will be retained

25、 on the upper sieve (oversize) and some which will pass the lower sieve (undersize). 3.2 particle size fraction di/Di fraction of an aggregate passing the larger (Di) of two sieves and retained on the smaller (di) 3.3 test portion sample used as a whole in a single test 3.4 constant mass successive

26、weighings after drying at least 1 h apart not differing by more than 0,1 % NOTE In many cases constant mass can be achieved after a test portion has been dried for a pre-determined period in a specified oven (see 5.5) at (110 5) C. Test laboratories can determine the time required to achieve constan

27、t mass for specific types and sizes of sample dependent upon the drying capacity of the oven used. BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 5 3.5 particle length L maximum dimension of a particle as defined by the greatest distance between two parallel planes tangential to the particle surface 3.6 particle

28、 thickness E minimum dimension of a particle as defined by the least distance between two parallel planes tangential to the particle surface 4 Principle Individual particles in a sample of coarse aggregate are classified on the basis of the ratio of their length L to thickness E using a particle sli

29、de gauge where necessary. The shape index is calculated as the mass of particles with a ratio of dimensions L/E more than 3 expressed as a percentage of the total dry mass of particles tested. 5 Apparatus 5.1 All apparatus, unless otherwise stated, shall conform to the general requirements of EN 932

30、-5. 5.2 Particle slide gauge, an example of which is shown in Figure 1. 5.3 Test sieves, with nominal size of apertures as specified in EN 933-2. 5.4 Tightly fitting pan and lid, for the sieves. 5.5 Ventilated oven, thermostatically controlled to maintain (110 5) C, or other suitable equipment for d

31、rying the aggregates, if it does not cause any particle size breakdown. 5.6 Balances or scales, of suitable capacity, readable to 0,1 % of the mass to be weighed. 5.7 Trays 5.8 Sieving machine, (optional). BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 6 Dimensions in millimetres Figure 1 - Example of a particle

32、 slide gauge 6 Preparation of test portion The sample shall be reduced in accordance with the requirements of EN 932-2. Dry the sample at (110 5) C to constant mass. Sieve on appropriate test sieves with sufficient vigour to ensure complete separation of particles greater than 4 mm. Discard the part

33、icles retained on the 63 mm test sieve and those passing the 4 mm test sieve. If necessary further reduce the sample in accordance with EN 932-2 to produce a test portion. Record the mass of the test portion as Mo. BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 7 The mass of the test portion shall be as specifie

34、d in Table 1. Table 1 - Mass of test portions Upper aggregate size D mm Test portion mass (minimum) kg 63 32 16 8 45 6 1 0,1 NOTE 1 For the other upper aggregate sizes D, appropriate test portion masses may be interpolated from those given in Table 1. NOTE 2 For aggregates of particle density less t

35、han 2,00 Mg/m3or more than 3,00 Mg/m3in accordance with EN 1097-6 an appropriate correction should be applied to the test portion masses given in Table 1 based on the density ratio, in order to produce a test portion of approximately the same volume as those for aggregates of normal density. Sample

36、reduction shall yield a test portion with a mass larger than the minimum but not of an exact predetermined value. 7 Procedure 7.1 General The test shall be carried out on each particle size fraction di/Di where Di 2di. Test portions from samples for which D 2d shall be separated into particle size f

37、ractions di/Di where Di 2diduring the subsequent test procedure. 7.2 Test portions where D 2d Separate the particle size fraction di/Diwhere Di 2difrom the test portion by sieving in accordance with EN 933-1. Discard any particles smaller than diand any larger than Di. Record the particle size fract

38、ion di/Dithat is to be tested and record the mass of the particle size fraction di/Dias M1. Assess the length L and thickness E of each particle using a particle slide gauge where necessary and set aside those particles which have a dimensional ratio L/E 3. These particles are classified as non-cubi

39、cal. NOTE The number of particles requiring individual classification using the gauge can be reduced by a preliminary separation of particles with a L/E ratio significantly different from 3. Weigh the non-cubical particles and record their mass as M2. BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 8 7.3 Test por

40、tion where D 2d Separate the test portion into particle size fractions di/Diwhere Di 2diby sieving in accordance with EN 933-1. NOTE 1 Test sieves of appropriate aperture sizes from the following series should be used, viz. 4 mm; 5,6 mm; 8 mm; 10 mm; 11,2 mm; 12,5 mm; 16 mm; 22,4 mm; 31,5 mm; 45 mm;

41、 63 mm; and the values of diandDiof each size fraction tested should be recorded in the test report. Record the mass of each particle size fraction (Mi) and calculate and record the percentage by mass of each particle size fraction di/Dito the test portion mass Moas Vi. Discard any size fraction di/

42、Diwhich comprises less than 10 % of M0. NOTE 2 If any remaining size fraction di/Dicontains less than 100 particles, it should if required, be recorded in the test report. Any size fraction di/Diwhich contains an excessive number of particles can be further reduced in accordance with EN 932-2, but a

43、fter such reduction at least 100 particles of that size fraction shall remain. Record the mass of particles to be tested in each remaining particle size fraction di/Dias M1i. Assess the length L and thickness E of each particle using a particle slide gauge where necessary and set aside those particl

44、es in each size fraction which have a dimensional ratio L/E 3. These particles are classified as non-cubical. Record the mass of non-cubical particles in each of these size fractions di/Dias M2i. 8 Calculation and expression of results 8.1 Test portions where D 2d Calculate the shape index (SI) in a

45、ccordance with the following equation: 100)(12= MMSI (1) where M1is the mass of the test portion, in grams; M2is the mass of the non-cubical particles, in grams. Record the shape index to the nearest whole number. BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 9 8.2 Test portions where D 2d 8.2.1 Size fractions

46、not reduced Calculate the shape index (SI) in accordance with the following equation: 10012=iiMMSI (2) where M1iis the sum of the masses of the size fractions tested, in grams; M2iis the sum of the masses of the non-cubical particles in each of the size fractions tested, in grams. Record the shape i

47、ndex to the nearest whole number. 8.2.2 Reduced size fractions Calculate the percentage of non-cubical particles in each size fraction tested and record as SIi. Calculate the weighted mean percentage of non-cubical particles (SI) in accordance with the following equation: iiiVSIVSI=)(3) where Viis t

48、he percentage by mass of particle size fraction i in the sample tested; SIiis the percentage by mass of non-cubical particles in particle size fraction i. Record the weighted mean percentage of non-cubical particles to the nearest whole number. 9 Test report 9.1 Required data The test report shall i

49、nclude the following information. a) reference to this European Standard (EN 933-4:2008); b) identification of the laboratory; c) identification of the sample; d) shape index (SI) to the nearest whole number; e) values of diand Diof particle size fractions tested; BS EN 933-4:2008EN 933-4:2008 (E) 10 f) sample reception date. 9.2 Optional data The test report can include the following information. a) name and location of the sample source; b) description of material and of sample reduction procedure; c) mass of test portion (M0); d) mass o