AGR - Aggregates

This document informs users about the source materials that have been considered in the development of the aggregate standards:
-   EN 12620 'Aggregates for concrete';
-   EN 13043 'Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked are-as';
-   EN 13139 'Aggregates for mortar';
-   EN 13242 'Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for use in civil engineering work and road construction';
-   EN 13383-1 'Armourstone - Part 1: Product standard';
-   EN 13450 'Aggregates for railway ballast';
-   EN 13055 'Lightweight aggregates';
Only source materials with a history of use in one or more member states are included in this document. It also specifies source material with a history of use for the scope of only one specific aggregate standard.

This document specifies the nominal sizes of apertures for test sieves used for determination of particle size of aggregates.
It applies to
-   test sieves of perforated metal plate having square holes of size from 4 mm and up to 125 mm;
-   test sieves of metal wire cloth having apertures sizes below 4 mm down to 0,063 mm.

This European Standard describes the reference method, the Los Angeles test, used for type testing and in case of dispute (and an alternative method, the impact test) for determining the resistance to fragmentation of coarse aggregates and aggregates for railway ballast (Annex A). For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
This European Standard applies to natural, manufactured or recycled aggregates used in building and civil engineering.

This Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for
determining the polished stone value (PSV) of a coarse aggregate used in road surfacings. For other
purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an
appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
Annex A describes an optional method for the determination of the aggregate abrasion value (AAV).
NOTE The AAV method should be used when particular types of skid resistant aggregates (typically those with a PSV of 60 or greater) which can be susceptible to abrasion under traffic, are required.
The sample shall be taken from normal run of production from the plant.
NOTE Chippings that have been freshly crushed in the laboratory or recovered from bituminous materials may give misleading results.

This European Standard specifies sampling and test methods for natural, artificial and recycled aggregates for use as armourstone. This European Standard specifies the reference methods to be used for type testing and in case of dispute where an alternative method has been used. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the test method has been established.

This European Standard specifies the properties of Lightweight Aggregates (LWA) and fillers derived thereof obtained by processing natural or manufactured materials and mixtures of these aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout, bituminous mixtures and surface treatments and for unbound and hydraulically bound applications in construction works.
This European Standard covers LWA of mineral origin having particle densities not exceeding 2000 kg/m3 (2,000 Mg/m3) or loose bulk densities not exceeding 1200 kg/m3 (1,200 Mg/m3) including:
a)   natural LWA;
b)   LWA manufactured from natural materials;
c)   LWA manufactured from by-products of industrial processes or from recycled source materials;
d)   LWA as by-products of industrial processes.
A list of source materials and specific materials, which are within the scope of this standard, is given in Annex A (normative).
NOTE   Recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste and Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash (MIBA) are covered by standards EN 12620, EN 13043, EN 13139 and EN 13242.
Some LWA for specific applications are covered in separate European product standards (Annex B, normative).
The requirements specified in this standard may not be equally relevant to all types of LWA. For particular applications, the requirements and tolerances can be adapted for the end use.

This European Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in case of dispute for the determination of the sand equivalent value of 0/2 mm fraction (for 0/4 mm, see Annex A) in fine aggregates or all-in aggregates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

EN 1097-10 specifies the reference method, used for type testing and in case of dispute, for determining the water suction height of an aggregate in direct contact with a free water surface. For other purposes, in particular production control, other methods may be used, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference methods has been established.

EN 1367-8 specifies the reference test method used for type testing, and in case of dispute, for determining the resistance to disintegration of lightweight aggregates (LWA) in accordance with EN 13055. For other purposes, in particular for factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established The test is applicable to LWA with particle size no lower than 4 mm and up to a maximum size of 32 mm.

EN 1367-7 specifies the reference test method used for type testing, and in case of dispute, for determining the resistance to freezing and thawing of lightweight aggregates (LWA) in accordance with EN 13055. For other purposes, in particular for factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The test is applicable to LWA with particle size not less than 4mm and up to a maximum size of 32 mm.

This European standard specifies general requirements for common equipment, calibration procedures and reagents for the testing of the properties of aggregates.

EN 933-6 specifies the reference method used for type testing, and in case of dispute, for determining the flow coefficient of coarse and fine aggregates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. Examples of advanced test methods can be found in the Bibliography. This European Standard applies to coarse aggregate of sizes between 4 mm and 20 mm and to fine aggregate of size up to 2 mm.

EN 1097-9 describes the reference method, used for type testing and in case of dispute, for determination of the resistance of coarse aggregate to wear by abrasion from studded tyres. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The test is applicable to aggregates with a size fraction of 11,2 mm to 16 mm.

This European Standard specifies the reference method used for type testing, and in case of dispute, for determining the compressibility and confined compressive strength of lightweight aggregates (LWA). For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The test is applicable to LWA passing the 32 mm sieve.

This European Standard specifies the procedure used to determine the stiffening effect of filler aggregate when mixed with bitumen.

This European Standard specifies the reference methods used for type testing and in case of dispute, for the determination of the particle density and water absorption of normal weight and lightweight aggregates. Other methods may be used for other purposes, such as factory production control, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. For convenience, some of these other methods are also described in this standard. The reference methods for normal weight aggregates specified are: - a wire basket method for aggregate particles retained on the 31,5 mm sieve (Clause 7, except for railway ballast which uses Annex B); - a pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 31,5 mm test sieve and retained on the 4 mm test sieve (Clause 8); - a pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 4 mm test sieve and retained on the 0,063 mm test sieve (Clause 9). In Clauses 7, 8 and 9, three different particle density parameters (oven-dried particle density, saturated and surface dried particle density and apparent particle density) and water absorption are determined after a soaking period of 24 h. In Annex B, the oven-dried particle density parameter is determined after soaking in water to constant mass. The wire basket method may be used as an alternative to the pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 31,5 mm test sieve and retained on the 4 mm test sieve. In case of dispute, the pyknometer method described in Clause 8 should be used as the reference method. The reference method for lightweight aggregates (Annex C) is a pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 31,5 mm test sieve and retained on the 4 mm test sieve. Three different particle density parameters and water absorption are determined after pre-drying and a soaking period of 24 h. Three other methods for normal weight aggregates can be used to determine the pre-dried particle density: - a wire basket method for aggregate particles passing the 63 mm test sieve and retained on the 31,5 mm test sieve (A.3); - a pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 31,5 mm test sieve and retained on the 0,063 mm test sieve (A.4); - a pyknometer method for aggregate particles passing the 31,5 mm test sieve, including the 0/0,063 mm size fraction (Annex G). The quick method in Annex E can be used in factory production control to determine the apparent particle density of lightweight aggregates. Guidance on the significance and use of the various density and water absorption parameters is given in Annex H.

20131217: OD reactivated following BT42/2013
2009-10-01: OD Citation flagged following request by ADC
TC - Change in Scope and Annex ZA

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for the determination of the methylene blue value of the 0/2 mm fraction in fine aggregates or all-in aggregates (MB). It also describes the reference method for the determination of the methylene blue value of the 0/0,125 mm fraction (MBF) in Annex A. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the suitable reference method has been established.

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates obtained by processing natural or manufactured or recycled materials for hydraulically bound and unbound materials for civil engineering work and road construction.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
NOTE 1      Aggregates used in construction should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard. As well as familiar and traditional natural and manufactured aggregates Mandate M/125 "Aggregates" included recycled aggregates and some materials from new or unfamiliar sources. Recycled aggregates are included in the standards and new test methods for them are at an advanced stage of preparation. For unfamiliar materials from secondary sources, however, the work on standardisation has only started recently and more time is needed to define clearly the origins and characteristics of these materials. In the meantime such unfamiliar materials when placed on the market as aggregates must comply fully with this standard and national regulations for dangerous substances (see Annex ZA of the standard) depending upon their intended use. Additional characteristics and requirements may be specified on a case by case basis depending upon experience of use of the product, and defined in specific contractual documents.
NOTE 2   Properties for lightweight aggregates are specified in EN 13055-2.

20131217: OD reactivated following BT42/2013
2009-10-01: OD Citation flagged following request by ADC
TC - Change in Scope and Annex ZA

20131217: OD reactivated following BT42/2013
TC - Change in Scope and Annex ZA

This European Standard specifies requirements for natural crushed unbound aggregates for use in construction of railway track. For the purposes of this standard the aggregate is referred to as railway ballast. The necessity for testing for all properties specified in this standard is limited, depending upon the end use of the railway ballast.

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates and filler aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured or recycled materials and mixtures of these aggregates for use in mortar, e.g.,
a) masonry mortar,
b) floor/screed mortar,
c) surfacing of internal walls (plastering mortar),
d) rendering of external walls,
e) special bedding materials,
f) repair mortar,
g) grouts,
for buildings, roads and civil engineering works.
This standard does not cover filler aggregates to be used as a constituent in cement or as other than inert filler aggregates for mortars or aggregates to be used in the surface layer of industrial floors.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
NOTE 1   The requirements in this European Standard are based upon experience with aggregate types with an established pattern of use.  Care should be taken when considering the use of aggregates from sources with no such pattern of use, e.g., recycled aggregates and aggregates arising from certain industrial by-products.  Such aggregates, which should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard, could have other characteristics not included in Mandate M 125 that do not apply to the generality of aggregates types with an established pattern of use and when required, provisions valid at the place of use can be used to assess their suitability.
NOTE 2   Properties for lightweight aggregates are specified in prEN 13055-1.

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured or recycled materials and mixtures of these materials for use as armourstone.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
NOTE 1   The requirements in this European Standard are based upon experience with armourstone types with an established pattern of use. Care should be taken when considering the use of armourstone from sources with no such pattern of use, e.g., recycled armourstone and armourstone arising from certain industrial by-products. Such armourstone, which should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard, could have other characteristics not included in Mandate M 125 that do not apply to the generality of armourstone types with an established pattern of use and when required, provisions valid at the place of use can be used to assess their suitability.
NOTE 2   Finer aggregates than specified in this European Standard are used in hydraulic structures. For such aggregates European Standards for other end uses of aggregates should be applied.

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates and filler aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured or recycled materials and mixtures of these aggregates for use in concrete.  It covers aggregates having an oven dried particle density greater than 2,00 Mg/m3 (2 000 kg/m3) for all concrete, including concrete in conformity with EN 206-1 and concrete used in roads and other pavements and for use in precast concrete products. It also covers recycled aggregate with densities between 1,50 Mg/m3 (1 500 kg/m3) and 2,00 Mg/m3 (2 000 kg/m3) with appropriate caveats and recycled fine aggregate (4 mm) with appropriate caveats."
It also specifies that a quality control system is in place for use in factory production control and it provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
This standard does not cover filler aggregates to be used as a constituent in cement or as other than inert filler aggregates for concrete.
NOTE 1      Aggregates used in construction should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard. As well as familiar and traditional natural and manufactured aggregates Mandate M/125 "Aggregates" included recycled aggregates and some materials from new or unfamiliar sources. Recycled aggregates are included in the standards and new test methods for them are at an advanced stage of preparation. For unfamiliar materials from secondary sources, however, the work on standardisation has only started recently and more time is needed to define clearly the origins and characteristics of these materials. In the meantime such unfamiliar materials when placed on the market as aggregates must comply fully with this standard and national regulations for dangerous substances (see Annex ZA of the standard) depending upon their intended use. Additional characteristics and requirements may be specified on a case by case basis depending upon experience of use of the product, and defined in specific co

20131217: OD reactivated following BT42/2013
TC - Change in Scope and Annex ZA

This European Standard specifies the properties of aggregates and filler aggregates obtained by processing natural or manufactured or recycled materials for use in bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas. This standard does not cover the use of reclaimed bituminous mixtures.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
NOTE 1   The requirements in this European Standard are based upon experience with aggregate types with an established pattern of use. Care should be taken when considering the use of aggregates from sources with no such pattern of use, e.g., recycled aggregates and aggregates arising from certain industrial by-products. Such aggregates, which should comply with all the requirements of this European Standard, could have other characteristics not included in Mandate M 125 that do not apply to the generality of aggregates types with an established pattern of use and when required, provisions valid at the place of use can be used to assess their suitability.
NOTE 2   Properties for lightweight aggregates are specified in prEN 13055-2.

This European Standard specifies procedures for the chemical analysis of aggregates. It specifies the reference procedures and, in certain cases, an alternative method which can be considered as giving equivalent results. Unless otherwise stated, the test methods specified in this standard may be used for factory production control, for audit tests or for type tests. This standard describes the reference methods used for type testing and in cases of dispute (and alternatives methods) for chemical analyses of aggregates. For the purpose of type testing and in cases of dispute only the reference method should be used. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard specifies a simple method for the examination of Municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash (MIBA) Aggregates for the purpose of estimating the relative proportions of metallic constituents. This European Standard describes the reference methods used for type testing and, in case of dispute, for estimating the relative proportions of aluminium or other metallic constituents of MIBA Aggregates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard describes the reference washing and dry sieving method, used for type testing and in case of dispute, for determination of the particle size distribution of aggregates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. It applies to all aggregates excluding filler.
NOTE 1   The determination of the grading of fillers is specified in EN 933-10 Assessment of fines — Grading of filler aggregates (air jet sieving).
NOTE 2   Dry sieving without washing may be used for aggregates free from particles which cause agglomeration.

This European Standard describes the reference method, used for type testing and in case of dispute, for determination of the flakiness index of aggregates. For other purposes, in particular production control, other methods may be used, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
This European Standard applies to natural, manufactured or recycled aggregates.
The test procedure specified in this part of this European Standard is not applicable to particle sizes less

This European standard specifies general requirements for common equipment, calibration procedures and reagents for the testing of the properties of aggregates

This standard specifies the test method used for the determination of the loss on ignition (L.O.I) of aggregates produced by processing Municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash (MIBA). Unless otherwise stated, the test methods specified in this European Standard may be used for factory production control, for audit tests or for type tests. This standard describes the reference methods use for type testing and in case of dispute (and alternatives methods) for LOI of MIBA (and if mentioned alternative ones). For the purpose of type testing and in case of dispute only the reference method should be used. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided than an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in case of dispute for determining the resistance to wear of coarse aggregates (main text) and aggregates for railway ballast (Annex A). For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The sample is normally tested in a wet condition, but the test may also be carried out in a dry condition. This European Standard applies to natural, manufactured or recycled aggregates used in building or civil engineering.

This European Standard specifies methods for the determination of resistance to thermal shock of aggregates, subject to heating and drying in the production of hot bituminous mixtures. This standard describes the reference method use for type testing and in case of dispute. For the purpose of type testing and in case of dispute only the reference method should be used. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided than an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for assessing how an aggregate behaves when subjected to the cyclic action of immersion in magnesium sulfate, followed by oven drying. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
NOTE   The majority of aggregates can be tested for performance using this method.  Precision has been established for the rock types listed in Annex A. The test may not be suitable for all rock types and reservations have been expressed elsewhere in respect of some carbonate aggregates and some aggregates having a high proportion of magnesium bearing materials or of cryptocrystalline quartz.

This European Standard describes a simple method for the examination of coarse recycled aggregates for the purpose of identifying and estimating the relative proportions of constituent materials. This reference test method should be used for type testing and in case of dispute. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
NOTE 1 This method is not appropriate for lightweight aggregates covered by EN 13055 series.
NOTE 2 If dangerous substances are found in while carrying out this method, they should be dealt with in accordance with regulations in the place of use.

This European Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for determining the particle size distribution up to 2 mm size of natural or manufactured origin filler aggregate using air jet sieving. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard describes a simple method for the examination of coarse recycled aggregates for the purpose of identifying and estimating the relative proportions of constituent materials. This reference test method should be used for type testing and in case of dispute. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
NOTE 1   This method is not appropriate for lightweight aggregates covered by EN 13055 series.
NOTE 2   If dangerous substances are found in while carrying out this method, they should be dealt with in accordance with regulations in the place of use.

This national standard defines national requirements which supplement the European standard and which are not in conflict with the requirements in the European standard. The national standard contains clearly-defined criteria for the essential characteristics of aggregates with regard to climate conditions in our country.
The European standard for aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas is designed in such a way that it offers a wide choice of characteristics suitable for climate situation and experience in different countries. Considering the specific climatic situation in our country, Slovenia needs its own quality criteria. Members of the national committee believe that without these criteria the buyers/users of the materials covered by EN 13043 could be misled because they could wrongly think that the quality of all the materials with the CE mark meets all the conditions for use in our country.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the frost resistance of aggregates when it is subjected to the cyclic action of freezing and thawing in the presence of 1% solution of NaCl in de-ionised or distilled water.The results of this test provide a means for assessing an aggregate's resistance to this form of weathering in areas where frequent freeze-thaw cycling occurs with seawater sprays or abundant deicers conditions, and where result values of EN 1367-1 test method do not describe correctly aggregate performance in extreme conditions. This European Standard gives the option to control the thawing sequence either by immersion in water or by using air circulation in the low temperature cabinet to obtain the required reference temperature. This test method is applicable to coarse aggregates or to coarse aggregates' fractions of all-in materials. This method is not appropriate for lightweight aggregates covered by EN 13055 or aggregates which can not be submitted to 110 °C oven drying.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing in cases of dispute, for the determination of the shape index of coarse aggregates. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
The test method specified in this European Standard is applicable to particle size fractions di/Di where Di ≤ 63 mm and di ≥ 4 mm.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute, for determining the effect of aggregates on the drying shrinkage of concrete. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
This standard is based on the testing of concretes of fixed mix proportions and aggregates of 20 mm maximum size.
NOTE 1   Guidance on the use of larger size is given in Annex A. Precision data is not available for variations in size and for variations in the water content of the test concrete.
NOTE 2   In those cases where the drying shrinkage of a source of coarse aggregate only or a source of fine aggregate (sand) only are required, the other component to be used should be, respectively, a fine or coarse aggregate of known low shrinkage.
NOTE 3   Aggregates with high water demand and/or porosity may in a concrete with a fixed water content result in a mix with insufficient workability to allow full compaction of the test specimens. This is likely to occur with aggregates combinations having a composite water absorption value greater than 3,5% or oven-dried particle densities less than 2,45 Mg/m³ (e.g. for recycled aggregates). In such instances a variation of the method (without precision data) may be carried out by one of the following changes to the concrete mix:
   (a) use of aggregates in the saturated and surface dry condition.
   (b) use of water-reducing admixture.
A note on the details of any modification to the mix design should be included with the test report.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for the determination of the particle density of filler by means of a pyknometer. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute, the determination of the voids of dry compacted filler by means of a Rigden apparatus. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established. The test is applicable to natural and manufactured fillers. It is used, for example to determine their bitumen carrying capacity.

This standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for the determination of the water content of aggregates by drying in a ventilated oven. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.

This European Standard specifies a test method which provides information on how an aggregate behaves when it is subjected to the cyclic action of freezing and thawing.
NOTE   The stresses on aggregates due to frost depend, amongst other factors, on the degree of water saturation as well as the rate of cooling.
The results provide a means for assessing an aggregate's resistance to this form of weathering.
The test is applicable to aggregates having a particle size between 4 mm and 63 mm.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for the determination of acid soluble chloride salts which may be present in aggregates. This test is suitable for aggregates where the chloride content does not derive directly from contact with, or immersion in, saline water. Examples of such aggregates are: recycled aggregates containing hydrated cement, where chloride may be bound as calcium chloroaluminates; and some aggregates from desert areas where chloride is occluded within the aggregate particles.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for the determination of the influence of water-soluble components from recycled aggregates on the initial setting time of cement.
NOTE   A procedure is described in EN 1744-1:1998, clause 15.3, for use with natural aggregates; this procedure is intended to demonstrate and quantify the effects of organic contaminators. It is not suitable for recycled aggregates because these may also contain inorganic contaminators.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for the determination of the water susceptibility of fillers for bituminous mixtures, by separation of filler from a bitumen filler mixture.
A method for the determination of water susceptibility by volume increase and loss of stability of a Marshall specimen is described in Annex A.