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1 AS 1141.25.

1—2003

TM
Australian Standard
AS 1141.25.1

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
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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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