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EXPERIMENT NO.
NAME OF THE EXPERIMENT: AGULARITY NUMBER TEST
AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To determine the Angularity Number of the
given sample of coarse aggregate.
TEST DESCRIPTION:
Angularity number test gives an idea of how angular the aggregate is. This
is based on the percentage of voids in the aggregate after compaction in a
specified manner. In angularity number test, a quantity of single sized
aggregate is filled into metal cylinder of 3 liter capacity. Then the aggregate
is compacted in a standard manner and the percentage of void found out. If
the void content of the aggregate is 33% the angularity of such aggregate
is considered 0. If the void is 44%, the angularity number of such aggregate
is considered 11.
APPARATUS REQUIRED FOR THE TEST:
i. Metal cylindrical container:
a. Capacity = 3.0 Liters,
b. Diameter = 150mm,
c. Height = 150mm,
d. Wall Thickness = 3mm
e. Rigid enough to resist deformation
ii. Tamping Rod:
a. Diameter = 16mm,
b. Length = 60cm,
c. One end rounded
iii. Balance
a. Capacity = 10 kg.
b. Accuracy = 1 g
iv. Scoop
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a. Size = 20 12 5 cm.,
b. Capacity = 1 Littre
Angularity number =
67
100 W
C GA
Where,
W is the mean weight in g of the aggregate in the cylinder
C is the weight of water in g required to fill the cylinder
GA is specific gravity of aggregate specimen
PRECAUTIONS:
Use safety shoes, mask & aprons at the time of test.
Thoroughly clean & dry the container before testing.
Special care should be taken that no outer air enters when using the
balance.
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