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Abstract

Specifies the method for determining particle density, apparent particle density and water absorption of aggregate substantially retained on a 4.75 mm sieve by soaking in water, weighing surface dry, weighing in a pycnometer and weighing oven dry.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CE-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
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The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-012:
ARRB Group Ltd - Australian Road Research Board
Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association
Australasian Procurement and Construction Council
Australian Asphalt Pavement Association
Australian Geomechanics Society
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia – Aggregates
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia – Cement
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia – Concrete
Engineering & Construction Laboratories Association
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board
The Institute of Quarrying Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out the method for determining the particle density, apparent particle density and water absorption of aggregates substantially retained on a 4.75 mm sieve, by weighing in water in a pycnometer.

NOTE: An aggregate containing more than 10 percent of material passing a 4.75 mm test sieve is regarded as a mixed aggregate.

A mixed aggregate is separated into two fractions consisting of material retained on and material passing a
4.75 mm sieve. The density of the fine fractions is determined separately by the method AS 1141.5. The density of the mixed aggregate is calculated as a weighted average as illustrated in Clause 7(e).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 15/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 15/07/2016
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ISBN
Committee	CE-012
Supersedes	AS 1141-1974 DR 95019