Aggregate Testing

Gecan tests the physical properties of the aggregate, such as gradation, fracture, and durability. These tests help ensure the integrity of hot mix, chip seal, cold in-place recycling and other road construction projects. We can test aggregate according to different testing protocols as required, including Alberta Transportation Test Procedures, Transportation Laboratory Tests, ASTM and AASHTO.

Aggregate Tests

  • Bulk Density (Unit Weight) C 29 / T 19
  • Clay Lumps and Friable Particles C 142 / T 112
  • Description of Aggregate Prospects (Visual-Manual Procedure) TLT 113
  • Detrimental Matter Content TLT 107
  • Dry Strength, Non-Plastic Aggregates TLT 401
  • Flakiness Index ATT 49
  • Flat and Elongated Particles D 4791
  • Lightweight Particles C 123 / T 113
  • Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index D 4318 / T 89, T 90 / TLT 412
  • Los Angeles Abrasion C 535
  • Micro-Deval Abrasion D 6928, D 7428 / T 327
  • Moisture Content, Open Pan Method ATT 14
  • Moisture Content, Part I, Oven Method, Soil and Gravel C 566 / T 255 / ATT 15
  • Moisture Content (Surface Moisture in Fine Aggregate) C 70
  • Percentage of Fracture (1-Face) ATT 50
  • Percentage of Fracture (2-Face) D 5821 / T 335 / ATT 50
  • Sand Equivalent D 2419 / T 176
  • Sieve Analysis C 136, C 117 / T 11, T 27, T 37 / ATT 25, ATT 26
  • Soundness of Aggregate C 88 / T 104
  • Specific Gravity and Absorption C 127, C 128 / D 854 / T 84, T 85, T 100
  • Uncompacted Void Content C 1252 / T 304 / TLT 125