1 AS 1141.25.

3—2003

TM
Australian Standard
AS 1141.25.3

Methods for sampling and testing aggregates

Method 25.3: Degradation factor—Fine aggregate
1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the degradation factor of fine
aggregate or the fine portion of a mixed aggregate. It categorizes the fines produced by self-
abrasion in the presence of water.
NOTE: This Method is suitable for use as a production test.
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2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1141 Methods of sampling and testing aggregates
1141.1 Method 1: Definitions
1141.2 Method 2: Basic test equipment
1152 Specification for test sieves
1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes
1289.3.7.1 Method 3.7.1: 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) Brushes—sieve cleaning brushes.
(b) Balance—of sufficient capacity with a limit of performance not exceeding ±0.5 g.
(c) Measuring cylinders—two, of—
(i) 500 mL capacity, graduated at 100 mL intervals, with rubber or plastic stopper.
(ii) 10 mL capacity, graduated at 1 mL intervals.
(d) Dishes, trays and quartering equipment.
(e) Funnel—on legs to hold nested sieves over the 500 mL measuring cylinder (see
Figure 2).
(f) Mechanical sieve shaker (optional).
(g) Nested sieves—425µm and 75 µm sieves meeting the requirements of AS 1152, for
fitting into a large funnel.

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