1.

0 INTRODUCTION

Impact value of an aggregate is the percentage loss of particles passing 2.36mm sieve by
the application or load by means of 15 blows of standard hammer and drop, under
specified test condition. The aggregate impact value gives a relation measure of the
resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or impact, which in some aggregates differs
from their resistance to a slowly applied compressive load. Normally the aggregate
impact value of base course is 30, bituminous bound macadam is about 35 and the
cement concrete base course is 30.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

To determine the aggregate impact value in the laboratory.

3.0 APPARATUS

1. Impact Testing Machine

It consist of a cylindrical hammer of 13.5 kg. (30Ibs) sliding freely between two
vertical supports (called guides). Its fall is automatically adjusted to a height of
38cm. There is a brass plate over which an open cylindrical steel cup of internal
diameter 10.2cm and 5cm depth is placed and fixed to the brass plate.

2. Measure: A cylinder of internal diameter 7.5cm and 5cm deep for measure
aggregate.
3. Tamping rod of I cm diameter and 23cm long rounded at one end and pointed at
the other end.
4. Sieves: 12.5mm, 10mm and 2.36mm opening.
5. Balance: 5000g capacity.
6. Laboratory oven capable of maintaining a constant temperature up to 1100C.
4.0 PROCEDURE

1. Sieved the aggregate and obtained the portion passing 12.5mm and retained on
10mm sieve.
2. Aggregate is washed and dried at a constant temperature of 105 to 110 and then
cooled the sample.
3. The aggregate is filled in the cylindrical measure in 3 layers, tapping each layers
25 times with the tamping rod. Leveled the surface tamping road as a using the
straight edge.
4. The aggregate is weighted. The weight of the aggregate us used for the duplicate
test on the same material.
5. The aggregate is transfer from the cylindrical measure to the cup in 3 layers and
compact each layer by tamping in 25 strokes with the tamping rod.
6. The hammer is released for fall freely on the aggregate. The test sample is
subjected to a total of 15 blows.
7. Removed the aggregate sample from the cup and sieve through 2.36mm sieve.
8. Weighted the fraction passing the sieve.
5.0 DATA

Sample Weight of cup Weight before Weight Weight

(gm) crush (gm) retained 2.36 passing 2.36
mm sieve mm sieve
(gm) (gm)
A 783.1 316.9 206.9 100
B 783.1 266.9 166.9 100
Average 291.9 186.9 100

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠
Percent Wear (Average) = (𝐼𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡) 𝑥 100

Percent Wear (Average) 34.3%

6.0 DATA ANALYSIS

1. Average weight before crush (gm)

316.9+266.9
=291.9 gm
2

2. Weight retained 2.36 mm sieve (gm)

206.9+166.9
=186.9 gm
2

3. Percent Wear (Average)

Weight loss = 100 gm
Initial Weight = 291.9 gm

𝑊𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑠
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑟(𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒) = ( ) 𝑥 100
𝐼𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡
100
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑊𝑒𝑎𝑟 (𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒) = ( ) 𝑥 100 = 34.3%
291.9
 7.0 DISCUSSION

Aggregate impact value is the percentage of fines produced from the aggregate
sample after subjecting it to a standard amount of impact. The error that may
occur during the experiment is on the tamping proses. The distance that used
when release the tamping rod may cause different result. When the tamping rod is
release from a higher level, it may cause some of the aggregate will fall out form
the cylinder. The test equipment and the test procedure are quite simple and it
determines the resistance to impact of stone aggregates simulating field condition.
To reduce error, repeat the measurement several times and taking the average
result.

8.0 CONCLUSION

Aggregate impact value test gives an indication of aggregate’s toughness property.

The result of experiment were successful obtained and close to what we expected.
The objective of the experiment is achieved which is determine the aggregate
impact value in the laboratory. In this experiment, the average aggregate impact
value is 34.3%. Therefore, the toughness properties are good for pavement surface
course. Aggregate impact value test gives an indirect indication of the strength
characteristics of aggregate. Aggregate impact test is commonly used for deciding
the suitability of soft aggregates in base course construction. The test can be
performed even at construction site or at stone quary, as the apparatus is simple
and portable.
9.0 APPENDIX

Figure 1: 2.36mm sieve.

Figure 2: The aggregate is sieve through 2.36mm.

Figure 3: Tamping each layer 25 times in the cylindrical measure.

Figure 4: The hammer is released fall freely on the aggregate.