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AASHTO-T2 Sampling Aggregates

This document summarizes the AASHTO T2-91 standard procedure for sampling aggregates. It outlines different sampling methods for aggregates from stockpiles, roadways, transportation units, and conveyor belts. It also includes the minimum sample sizes required for aggregates of different maximum nominal sizes to ensure an adequate representative sample is obtained.

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AASHTO-T2 Sampling Aggregates

This document summarizes the AASHTO T2-91 standard procedure for sampling aggregates. It outlines different sampling methods for aggregates from stockpiles, roadways, transportation units, and conveyor belts. It also includes the minimum sample sizes required for aggregates of different maximum nominal sizes to ensure an adequate representative sample is obtained.

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Revised August 10, 2006 AASHTO T2-91 SAMPLING OF AGGREGATES PROCEDURE Selection of Method Student must demonstrate one

e method and be able to list the remaining methods for the proctor. Sampling from Stockpiles If the student chooses this method they must demonstrate sampling each of the following materials listed below. (Coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and coarse and fine aggregate). Coarse aggregate: Board shoved vertically into the stockpile just above sampling point? Increments taken from the top third, mid-point, and bottom third of the volume of the pile? Fine aggregate: Outer layer removed and sample taken from underlying material? Appropriate sampling tube randomly inserted to obtain increments? Minimum of five increments taken? Coarse and Fine Aggregate: Increments combined to form field sample? Size of field sample equals or exceeds minimum mass needed or stated in Table 1? Sampling from Roadway (Bases and Subbases) Samples taken randomly using a method such as Practice D 3665? Specific areas clearly marked from which each increment will be removed? (a metal template placed over the area is helpful) At least three approximately increments taken from roadway at full depth? Care taken to exclude any underlying material not part of material being sampled? Increments combined to form field sample? Minimum size of field sample equals or meets minimum mass needed or as determined from Table 1? Test 1 Test 2

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Revised August 10, 2006 AASHTO T2-91 SAMPLING OF AGGREGATES PROCEDURE Test 1 Sampling from Transportation Units Coarse Aggregate: Three or more trenches made across the unit at points that will, from visual appearance, give a reasonable estimate of the characteristics of the load? Trench bottom is approximately level and at least 0.3 m (1 ft) in width and in depth below the surface? Minimum of three increments taken from approximately equally spaced points along each trench? Material obtained by pushing a shovel downward in to the material? Fine Aggregate: Appropriate sampling tube inserted to remove the predetermined number of increments? Coarse and Fine Aggregate: All increments combined to form a field sample? Minimum size of field sample equals or meets minimum mass needed or as determined from Table 1? Sampling from a Flowing Aggregate Stream (Bins or Belt Discharge) Sampling from the Conveyor Belt Test 2

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Revised August 10, 2006

AASHTO T2-91 SAMPLING OF AGGREGATES

TABLE 1 Size of Samples Maximum Nominal Size Of AggregatesA Fine Aggregate No. 8 (2.36 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) Coarse Aggregate 3/8 in (9.5 mm) 1/2 in (12.5 mm) 3/4 in (19.0 mm) 1 in. (25.0 mm) 1 1/2 in (37.5 mm) 2 in. (50 mm) 2 in. (63 mm) 3 in. (75 mm) 3 in. (90 mm)
A

Approximate Minimum Mass of Field Samples, lb (kg)B 25 (10) 25 (10)

25 (10) 35 (15) 55 (25) 110 (50) 165 (75) 220 (100) 275 (125) 330 (150) 385 (175)

For processed aggregate the nominal maximum size of particles is the largest sieve size listed in the applicable specification, upon which any material is permitted to be retained.

For combined coarse and fine aggregate (for example, base or subbase) minimum weight shall be coarse aggregate minimum plus 25 lb (10 kg). Date Tested: Retest Date: Person Assessed: Assessor: Assessor:

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