PREPARATION OF AGGREGATE SAMPLES FOR DYNAMIC TESTING

A compaction device was developed that permits aggregate samples to be compacted by using the dynamic test equipment. Use of the device eliminates the need to move the specimen after it has been prepared. Tests were conducted to establish compaction procedures and to determine whether specimens compacted with the device experienced moisture or fines migration. The tests demonstrated that the method can be used to compact dense-graded aggregate materials to the modified Proctor (AASHTO T 180) maximum density without creating segregation or moisture migration. However, fines and moisture migration were observed when dry material and material significantly wetter than optimum were used. Recommendations are presented for preparing samples for dynamic testing using the device developed. Also included is an engineering drawing of the compaction device.

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• Authors:
  • Qedan, Bashar A
  • Elliott, Robert P
  • Thornton, Sam I
  • Kuss, Mark
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 1-6
• Monograph Title: Dynamic testing of aggregates and soils and lateral stress measurements
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1278
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Compaction; Dynamic tests; Materials tests; Recommendations; Samples; Technical drawings; Testing equipment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aggregate testing; Preparation
• Old TRIS Terms: Engineering drawings
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Research; I36: Aggregates;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00605339
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309050553
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 31 1991 12:00AM