ASTM D6928-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The Micro-Deval abrasion test is a test of coarse aggregate to determine abrasion loss in the presence of water and an abrasive charge. Many aggregates are more susceptible to abrasion when wet than dry, and the use of water in this test incorporates this reduction in resistance to degradation in contrast to some other tests, which are conducted on dry aggregate. The test results are helpful in evaluating the toughness/abrasion resistance of coarse aggregate subject to abrasion when adequate information is not available from service records.
The Micro-Deval abrasion test is useful for detecting changes in properties of aggregate produced from an aggregate source as part of a quality control or quality assurance process.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for testing coarse aggregate for resistance to abrasion using the Micro-Deval apparatus.
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 The text of this method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the test method.
1.4 This procedure may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.
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Designation: D6928 − 10
Standard Test Method for
Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion
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in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6928; 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 3.1.1.1 Discussion—Such a condition of dryness can be
verified by determining the mass of the sample before and after
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for testing coarse
successive 2-h drying periods. In lieu of such a determination,
aggregate for resistance to abrasion using the Micro-Deval
samples may be considered to have reached constant mass
apparatus.
when they have been dried at a temperature of 110 6 5°C for
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
an equal or longer period than that previously found adequate
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
for producing the desired constant mass condition under equal
standard.
or heavier loading conditions of the oven.
1.3 The text of this method references notes and footnotes
4. Summary of Test Method
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered 4.1 The Micro-Deval Test is a measure of abrasion resis-
as requirements of the test method. tance and durability of mineral aggregates resulting from a
combination of actions including abrasion and grinding with
1.4 This procedure may involve hazardous materials,
steel balls in the presence of water. A sample with standard
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
grading is initially soaked in water for not less than one hour.
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
The sample is then placed in a jar mill with 2.0 Lof water and
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
an abrasive charge consisting of 5000 g of 9.5-mm diameter
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
steelballs.Thejar,aggregate,water,andchargearerevolvedat
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
100 rpm for up to 2 h, depending on the particle size. The
2. Referenced Documents
sample is then washed and oven dried. The loss is the amount
2 of material passing the 1.18-mm sieve expressed as a percent
2.1 ASTM Standards:
by mass of the original sample.
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates
5. Significance and Use
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
5.1 The Micro-Deval abrasion test is a test of coarse
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
aggregate to determine abrasion loss in the presence of water
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
and an abrasive charge. Many aggregates are more susceptible
Sieves
to abrasion when wet than dry, and the use of water in this test
3. Terminology incorporates this reduction in resistance to degradation in
contrast to some other tests, which are conducted on dry
3.1 Definitions:
aggregate. The test results are helpful in evaluating the
3.1.1 constant mass, n—the condition of a test sample dried
toughness/abrasion resistance of coarse aggregate subject to
at a temperature of 110 6 5°C such that it will not lose more
abrasion when adequate information is not available from
than 0.1 % moisture after2hof drying.
service records.
5.2 The Micro-Deval abrasion test is useful for detecting
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
changes in properties of aggregate produced from an aggregate
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on
Aggregate Tests. source as part of a quality control or quality assurance process.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
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approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6928 – 08 . DOI:
6. Apparatus
10.1520/D6928-10.
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6.1 Micro-Deval Abrasion Machine, a jar rolling mill ca-
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
pable of running at 100 6 5 rpm (Fig. 1).
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. NOTE 1—Micro-Deval abrasion machine fitted with a counter may be
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FIG. 1 Micro-Deval Abrasion Machine and Container (dimensions in mm)
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Designation:D6928–08 Designation:D6928–10
Standard Test Method for
Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion
1
in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6928; 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.
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´ NOTE—The section reference in Note 1 was corrected editorially and research report information was added editorially in
March 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for testing coarse aggregate for resistance to abrasion using the Micro-Deval apparatus.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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 The text of this method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the test method.
1.4 This procedure may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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:
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 constant mass, n—the condition of a test sample dried at a temperature of 110 6 5°C such that it will not lose more than
0.1 % moisture after2hof drying.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Such a condition of dryness can be verified by determining the mass of the sample before and after
successive 2-h drying periods. In lieu of such a determination, samples may be considered to have reached constant mass when
theyhavebeendriedatatemperatureof110 65°Cforanequalorlongerperiodthanthatpreviouslyfoundadequateforproducing
the desired constant mass condition under equal or heavier loading conditions of the oven.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The Micro-DevalTest is a measure of abrasion resistance and durability of mineral aggregates resulting from a combination
of actions including abrasion and grinding with steel balls in the presence of water. A sample with standard grading is initially
soaked in water for not less than one hour. The sample is then placed in a jar mill with 2.0 L of water and an abrasive charge
consisting of 5000 g of 9.5-mm diameter steel balls. The jar, aggregate, water, and charge are revolved at 100 rpm for up to 2 h,
depending on the particle size. The sample is then washed and oven dried. The loss is the amount of material passing the 1.18-mm
sieve expressed as a percent by mass of the original sample.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The Micro-Deval abrasion test is a test of coarse aggregate to determine abrasion loss in the presence of water and an
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 onAggregate
Tests.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6928–06. DOI:
10.1520/D6928-08E01.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6928 – 08 . DOI:
10.1520/D6928-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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abrasive charge. Many aggregates are more susceptible to abrasion when wet than dry, and the use of water in this test incorporates
this reduction in resistance to degradation in contrast to some other tests, which are conducted on dry aggregate. The test results
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