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ASTM C131 Grading and Test Method

This document outlines four gradings (A, B, C, D) for the Los Angeles Abrasion test to measure degradation of coarse aggregate. Grading A uses 12 steel spheres weighing 5000 grams total, while Grading D uses 6 spheres and 2500 grams. Each grading specifies the weight of aggregate that must pass through or be retained on various sieve sizes to perform the test.

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ASTM C131 Grading and Test Method

This document outlines four gradings (A, B, C, D) for the Los Angeles Abrasion test to measure degradation of coarse aggregate. Grading A uses 12 steel spheres weighing 5000 grams total, while Grading D uses 6 spheres and 2500 grams. Each grading specifies the weight of aggregate that must pass through or be retained on various sieve sizes to perform the test.

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ASTM C 131

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles
Machine

Diameter of steel Weight of Charge,


Grading Number of Spheres Weight of steel sphere
sphere grams
A 12 5000 ± 25
B 11 4584 ± 25
390 to 445 grams 1¾ in. ± 1/16 inch
C 8 3330 ± 20
D 6 2500 ± 15

Gradings for Test Specimens

Sieve Size Weight in Grams for Each Grading


Passing Retained on A B C D
1½ in. 1 in. 1250 ±25
1 in. ¾ in. 1250 ±25
¾ in. ½ in. 1250 ±10 2500 ±10
½ in. ⅜ in. 1250 ±10 2500 ±10
⅜ in. ¼ in. 2500 ±10
¼ in. No. 4 2500 ±10
No. 4 No. 8 5000 ±10
Total Weight 5000 ±10 5000 ±10 5000 ±10 5000 ±10

AS T M C 131 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact

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