1、TS-1c T 304-1 AASHTO Standard Method of Test for Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate AASHTO Designation: T 304-11 1. SCOPE 1.1. This method describes the determination of the loose uncompacted void content of a sample of fine aggregate. When measured on any aggregate of a known grading, void
2、content provides an indication of that aggregates angularity, sphericity, and surface texture compared with other fine aggregates tested in the same grading. When void content is measured on an as-received fine aggregate grading, it can be an indicator of the effect of the fine aggregate on the work
3、ability of a mixture in which it may be used. 1.2. Three procedures are included for the measurement of void content. Two use graded fine aggregate (standard grading or as-received grading), and the other uses several individual size fractions for void content determinations: 1.2.1. Standard Graded
4、Sample (Method A)This method uses a standard fine aggregate grading that is obtained by combining individual sieve fractions from a typical fine aggregate sieve analysis. See Section 9, Preparation of Test Samples, for the grading. 1.2.2. Individual Size Fractions (Method B)This method uses each of
5、three fine aggregate size fractions: (a) 2.36 mm (No. 8) to 1.18 mm (No. 16); (b) 1.18 mm (No. 16) to 600 m (No. 30); and (c) 600 m (No. 30) to 300 m (No. 50). For this method, each size is tested separately. 1.2.3. As-Received Grading (Method C)This method uses that portion of the fine aggregate fi
6、ner than a 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. 1.2.4. See Section 5, Significance and Use, for guidance on the method to be used. 1.3. The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as the standard. 1.4. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is
7、 the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 2.1. AASHTO Standards: T 2, Sampling of Aggregates T 11, Materials Finer Than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in
8、Mineral Aggregates by Washing T 19M/T 19, Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate T 27, Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates 2013 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-1c T 30
9、4-2 AASHTO T 84, Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate T 248, Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size 2.2. ASTM Standards: B 88, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube B 88M, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (Metric) C 125, Standard Terminology R
10、elating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates C 778, Standard Specification for Standard Sand 2.3. ACI Document: ACI 116R, Cement and Concrete Terminology13. TERMINOLOGY 3.1. Terms used in this standard are defined in ASTM C 125 or ACI 116R. 4. SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD 4.1. A nominal 100-mL calibrated c
11、ylindrical measure is filled with fine aggregate of prescribed grading by allowing the sample to flow through a funnel from a fixed height into the measure. The fine aggregate is struck off, and its mass is determined by weighing. Uncompacted void content is calculated as the difference between the
12、volume of the cylindrical measure and the absolute volume of the fine aggregate collected in the measure. Uncompacted void content is calculated using the bulk dry specific gravity of the fine aggregate. Two runs are made on each sample and the results are averaged. 4.1.1. For a graded sample (Metho
13、d A or Method C) the percent void content is determined directly, and the average value from two runs is reported. 4.1.2. For the individual size fractions (Method B), the mean percent void content is calculated using the results from tests of each of the three individual size fractions. 5. SIGNIFIC
14、ANCE AND USE 5.1. Methods A and B provide percent void content determined under standardized conditions that depend on the particle shape and texture of a fine aggregate. An increase in void content by these procedures indicates greater angularity, less sphericity, or rougher surface texture, or som
15、e combination of the three factors. A decrease in void content results is associated with more rounded, spherical, smooth surfaced fine aggregate, or a combination of these factors. 5.2. Method C measures the uncompacted void content of the minus 4.75-mm (No. 4) portion of the as-received material.
16、This void content depends on grading as well as particle shape and texture. 5.3. The void content determined on the standard graded sample (Method A) is not directly comparable with the average void content of the three individual size fractions from the same sample tested separately (Method B). A s
17、ample consisting of single-size particles will have a higher void content than a graded sample. Therefore, use either one method or the other as a comparative measure of shape and texture, and identify which method has been used to obtain the reported data. Method C does not provide an indication of
18、 shape and texture directly if the grading from sample to sample changes. 2013 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-1c T 304-3 AASHTO 5.3.1. The standard graded sample (Method A) is most useful
19、as a quick test that indicates the particle shape properties of a graded fine aggregate. Typically, the material used to make up the standard graded sample can be obtained from the remaining size fractions after performing a single sieve analysis of the fine aggregate. 5.3.2. Obtaining and testing i
20、ndividual size fractions (Method B) is more time consuming and requires a larger initial sample than using the graded sample. However, Method B provides additional information concerning the shape and texture characteristics of individual sizes. 5.3.3. Testing samples in the as-received grading (Met
21、hod C) may be useful in selecting proportions of components used in a variety of mixtures. In general, high void content suggests that the material could be improved by providing additional fines in the fine aggregate or more cementitious material may be needed to fill voids between particles. 5.3.4
22、. The bulk dry specific gravity of the fine aggregate is used in calculating the void content. The effectiveness of these methods of determining void content and its relationship to particle shape and texture depends on the bulk specific gravity of the various size fractions being equal, or nearly s
23、o. The void content is actually a function of the volume of each size fraction. If the type of rock or mineral or its porosity varies markedly in any of the size fractions, it may be necessary to determine the specific gravity of the size fractions used in the test. 5.4. Void content information fro
24、m Methods A, B, or C will be useful as an indicator of properties such as: the mixing water demand of hydraulic cement concrete; flowability, pumpability, or workability factors when formulating grouts or mortars; or, in bituminous concrete, the effect of the fine aggregate on stability and voids in
25、 the mineral aggregate; or the stability of the fine aggregate portion of a base course aggregate. 6. APPARATUS 6.1. Cylindrical MeasureA right cylinder of approximately 100 mL capacity having an inside diameter of approximately 39 mm and an inside height of approximately 86 mm made of drawn copper
26、water tube meeting ASTM Specification B 88 Type M, or B 88M Type C. The bottom of the measure shall be metal at least 6 mm thick, shall be firmly sealed to the tubing, and shall be provided with means for aligning the axis of the cylinder with that of the funnel. (See Figure 1.) 6.2. FunnelThe later
27、al surface of the right frustum of a cone sloped 60 4 from the horizontal with an opening of 12.7 0.6 mm diameter. The funnel section shall be a piece of metal, smooth on the inside and at least 38 mm high. It shall have a volume of at least 200 mL or shall be provided with a supplemental glass or m
28、etal container to provide the required volume. (See Figure 2.) Note 1Pycnometer top C9455 sold by Hogentogler and Co., Inc., 9515 Gerwig, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-381-2390 is satisfactory for the funnel section, except that the size of the opening has to be enlarged and any burrs or lips that are app
29、arent should be removed by light filing or sanding before use. This pycnometer top must be used with a suitable glass jar with the bottom removed (Figure 2). 6.3. Funnel StandA three- or four-legged support capable of holding the funnel firmly in position with the axis of the funnel colinear (within
30、 a 4-degree angle and a displacement of 2 mm) with the axis of the cylindrical measure. The funnel opening shall be 115 2 mm above the top of the cylinder. A suitable arrangement is shown in Figure 2. 2013 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved.
31、 Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-1c T 304-4 AASHTO Figure 1Nominal 100-mL Cylindrical Measure Figure 2Suitable Funnel Stand Apparatus with Cylindrical Measure in Place 41 mm approx39 mm approxCopper PipeEpoxy Resin-Filled JointMetal PlateMinimum 6 mm thick3.5 0.4 mmApprox 6 mm Dia Dr
32、illed HoleApprox 3 mm deepUsed for Centering Containeron a Mating Dowel in the Centerof the Stand Base86 mm approxSection through Center of Apparatus115 2 mmMin 38 mm60 412.7 0.6 mm DiaPan to RetainFine AggregateParticlesNominal 100-mL Measure1-qt (L) Mason JarPyncnometer(Remove bottomof glass jar.)
33、CL 2013 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-1c T 304-5 AASHTO 6.4. Glass PlateA square glass plate approximately 60 mm by 60 mm with a minimum 4-mm thickness used to calibrate the cylindrical m
34、easure. 6.5. PanA flat metal or plastic pan of sufficient size to contain the funnel stand and to prevent loss of material. The purpose of the pan is to catch and retain fine aggregate particles that overflow the measure during filling and strike off. The pan shall not be warped so as to prevent roc
35、king of the apparatus during testing. 6.6. Metal spatula with a blade approximately 100 mm long, and at least 20 mm wide, with straight edges. The end shall be cut at a right angle to the edges. The straight edge of the spatula blade is used to strike off the fine aggregate. 6.7. Scale or balance ac
36、curate and readable to 0.1 g within the range of use, capable of weighing the cylindrical measure and its contents. 7. SAMPLING 7.1. The sample(s) used for this test shall be obtained using T 2 and T 248, or from sieve analysis samples used for T 27, or from aggregate extracted from a bituminous con
37、crete specimen. For Methods A and B, the sample is washed over a 150-m (No. 100) or 75-m (No. 200) sieve in accordance with T 11 and then dried and sieved into separate size fractions according to T 27 procedures. Maintain the necessary size fractions obtained from one (or more) sieve analysis in a
38、dry condition in separate containers for each size. For Method C, dry a split of the as-received sample in accordance with the drying procedure in T 27. 8. CALIBRATION OF CYLINDRICAL MEASURE 8.1. Apply a light coat of grease to the top edge of the dry, empty cylindrical measure. Weigh the measure, g
39、rease, and glass plate. Fill the measure with freshly boiled, deionized water at a temperature of 18 to 24C. Record the temperature of the water. Place the glass plate on the measure, being sure that no air bubbles remain. Dry the outer surfaces of the measure and determine the combined mass of meas
40、ure, glass plate, grease, and water by weighing. Following the final weighing, remove the grease, and determine the mass of the clean, dry, empty measure for subsequent tests. 8.2. Calculate the volume of the measure as follows: 1000MVD= (1) where: V = volume of cylinder, mL; M = net mass of water,
41、g; and D = density of water (see table in T 19M/T 19 for density at the temperature used), kg/m3. Determine the volume to the nearest 0.1 mL. Note 2If the volume of the measure is greater than 100.0 mL, it may be desirable to grind the upper edge of the cylinder until the volume is exactly 100.0 mL,
42、 to simplify subsequent calculations. 2013 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-1c T 304-6 AASHTO 9. PREPARATION OF TEST SAMPLES 9.1. Method AStandard Graded SampleWeigh out and combine the foll
43、owing quantities of fine aggregate, which has been dried and sieved in accordance with T 27. Individual Size Fraction Mass, g 2.36 mm (No. 8) to 1.18 mm (No. 16) 44 1.18 mm (No. 16) to 600 m (No. 30) 57 600 m (No. 30) to 300 m (No. 50) 72 300 m (No. 50) to 150 m (No. 100) 17 190The tolerance on each
44、 of these amounts is 0.2 g. 9.2. Method BIndividual Size FractionsPrepare a separate 190-g sample of fine aggregate, dried and sieved in accordance with T 27, for each of the following size fractions: Individual Size Fraction Mass, g 2.36 mm (No. 8) to 1.18 mm (No. 16) 190 1.18 mm (No. 16) to 600 m
45、(No. 30) 190 600 m (No. 30) to 300 m (No. 50) 190 The tolerance on each of these amounts is 1 g. Do not mix these samples together. Each size is tested separately. 9.3. Method CAs-Received GradingPass the sample (dried in accordance with T 27) through a 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. Obtain a 190 1-g sample
46、 of the material passing the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve for test. 9.4. Specific Gravity of Fine AggregateIf the bulk dry specific gravity of fine aggregate from the source is unknown, determine it on the minus 4.75-mm (No. 4) material according to T 84. Use this value in subsequent calculations unless so
47、me size fractions differ by more than 0.05 from the specific gravity typical of the complete sample, in which case the specific gravity of the fraction (or fractions) being tested must be determined. An indicator of differences in specific gravity of various particle sizes is a comparison of specifi
48、c gravities run on the fine aggregate in different gradings. Specific gravity can be run on gradings with and without specific size fractions of interest. If specific gravity differences exceed 0.05, determine the specific gravity of the individual 2.36-mm (No. 8) to 150-m (No. 100) sizes for use wi
49、th Method A or the individual size fractions for use with Method B either by direct measurement or by calculation using the specific gravity data on gradings with and without the size fraction of interest. A difference in specific gravity of 0.05 will change the calculated void content about one percent. 10. PROCEDURE 10.1. Mix each test sample with the spatula until it appears to be homogeneous. Position the jar and funnel section in the stand and center the cylindrical measure as shown in Figure 2. Use a
