Details:
Suitable Standard: Meets BS 812
For determining elongation index. Particle is elongated when its length (longest dimension) is more than 1.8 of the midsize of the sieve fraction. Aggregate to be classified is separated into seven sieve fractions from 63 to 6.3mm, and each fraction is examined separately. Six labeled openings between pairs of metal pins measure particle from each of the six sieve cuts below 50mm. The mass of all elongated particles (failing to pass between pins) as percent of the sample is the elongation index. Meets BS 812
Application:
For determining flakiness index. Particle is flaky when its thickness (smallest dimension) is less than 0.6 of the mid-size of the sieve fraction. Gauge has seven labeled slots for rapid hand trying of particles from each of the seven sieve cuts. The mass of all flaky particles (passing appropriate slots) as percent of the sample is the flakiness index. |
