SL.NO.

TYPE OF TEST

TEST METHOD

TEST RESULT

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1

Sp.gravity (Oven dry)

BS-812 Part-2

2.71-2.79

>2.6

2

Water absorption

BS-812 Part-2

0.3-0.6%

<2%

3

Soundness, MgSO4

ASTM C-88

1-2%

<12%

4

Los Angeles abrasion

ASTM C-131

17-25%

<35%

5

Aggregate impact value

BS-812 Part-112

15-21%

<30%

6

Point load index

ISRM

5.0-7.0 MPa

>4 MPa

7

Unconfined comp. strength

ASTM D-2938

150-190 N/mm²

>60 N/mm²

8

Ten percent fines value

BS-812  Part-111

190-260 KN

>100 KN

9

Shape test (l/d ratio)

CIRIA

l/d >3,  <5%

l/d >3,  <5%

10

Drop test (breakage index)

CIRIA

3-4%

<5%

11

Methylene blue absorption

CIRIA

0.18-0.24gm/100gm

<0.7gm/100gm