ASTM D5444-15

Standard Test Method for Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from bituminous mixtures. The results are used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide necessary data for control of the production of various aggregates to be used in bituminous mixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates extracted from bituminous mixtures using sieves with square openings.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2015
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.51 - Aggregate Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5444 − 15
Standard Test Method for
1
Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5444; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution
with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination
necessary data for control of the production of various aggre-
of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates
gates to be used in bituminous mixtures.
extracted from bituminous mixtures using sieves with square
openings.
4. Apparatus
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 Balances, or scales, readable to 0.1 g and accurate to 0.1
standard.
g or 0.1 % of the test load, whichever is greater, at any point
within the range of use.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 Sieves, with square openings, mounted on substantial
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
frames constructed in a manner that will prevent the loss of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
materials during sieving. Suitable sieve sizes shall be selected
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to furnish the information required by the specifications
covering the material to be tested. The woven wire cloth sieves
2. Referenced Documents
shall conform to the requirements of Specification E11.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.3 Mechanical Sieve Shaker—If used, it shall impart a
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials vertical, or lateral and vertical, motion to the sieve, causing the
particles thereon to bounce and turn so as to present different
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen
From Bituminous Paving Mixtures orientations to the sieving surface. The sieving action shall be
D6307 Test Method for Asphalt Content of Hot-Mix Asphalt
such that the criterion for adequacy of sieving described in 6.8
by Ignition Method
is met in a reasonable time period.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
4.4 Oven, of appropriate size, capable of maintaining a
Sieves
uniform temperature of 110 6 5°C.
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2.2 AASHTO Standard:
AASHTO Test Method T 30 Mechanical Analysis of Ex-
4.5 Container—A pan or vessel of a size sufficient to
tracted Aggregate
contain the sample covered with water and to permit vigorous
agitation without loss of any of the sample or water.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of
5. Sample
aggregates extracted from bituminous mixtures. The results are
5.1 The sample shall consist of the entire sample of aggre-
gate from Test Method D2172 or Test Method D6307.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
5.1.1 Aggregate extracted by the ignition method in Test
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on
Method D6307 shall not be used for gradation analysis if the
Aggregate Tests.
correction factor obtained in Test Method D6307 is greater
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2015. Published March 2015. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5444 – 08. DOI:
than 1.0 (see Note 1).
10.1520/D5444-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2 The size of the test sample shall be governed by the
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
nominal maximum aggregate size and shall conform to the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
mass requirements shown in Table 1.
the ASTM website.
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Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
NOTE 1—The temperatures used during the ignition method of asphalt
Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
http://www.transportation.org. content determination can cause temperature-related deterioration, such as
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TABLE 1 Size of Sample
sieve and retained on the next and the amount passing the
Nominal Maximum Minimum Mass of 75-µm sieve. The summation of these various weights must
Aggregate Size Sample, kg
check the dried
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Designation: D5444 − 08 D5444 − 15
Standard Test Method for
1
Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5444; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates extracted
from bituminous mixtures using sieves with square openings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D2172 Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen From Bituminous Paving Mixtures
D6307 Test Method for Asphalt Content of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Ignition Method
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
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2.2 AASHTO Standard:
AASHTO Test Method T 30 Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from bituminous mixtures. The results are used
to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide necessary data
for control of the production of various aggregates to be used in bituminous mixtures.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Balances, or scales, readable to 0.1 g and accurate to 0.1 g or 0.1 % of the test load, whichever is greater, at any point within
the range of use.
4.2 Sieves, with square openings, mounted on substantial frames constructed in a manner that will prevent the loss of materials
during sieving. Suitable sieve sizes shall be selected to furnish the information required by the specifications covering the material
to be tested. The woven wire cloth sieves shall conform to the requirements of Specification E11.
4.3 Mechanical Sieve Shaker—If used, it shall impart a vertical, or lateral and vertical, motion to the sieve, causing the particles
thereon to bounce and turn so as to present different orientations to the sieving surface. The sieving action shall be such that the
criterion for adequacy of sieving described in 6.8 is met in a reasonable time period.
4.4 Oven, of appropriate size, capable of maintaining a uniform temperature of 110 6 5°C (230 6 9°F).5°C.
4.5 Container—A pan or vessel of a size sufficient to contain the sample covered with water and to permit vigorous agitation
without loss of any of the sample or water.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on Aggregate
Tests.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008Feb. 1, 2015. Published December 2008March 2015. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20052008 as
D5444 – 05.D5444 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D5444-08.10.1520/D5444-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
http://www.transportation.org.
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5. Sample
5.1 The sample shall consist of the entire sample of aggregate from Test Method D2172 or Test Method D6307.
5.1.1 Aggregate extracted by the ignition method in Test Method D6307 shall not be used for gradation analysis if the correction
factor obtained in Test Method D6307 is greater than 1.0 (see Note 1).
5.2 The size of the test sample shall be governed by the nominal maximum aggregate siz
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