

(roundness, sphericity), angularity, flatness and elongation, flakiness, volume and surface area. The laser device has been evaluated for accuracy and repeatability (Anochie- Boateng et al, 2010). ... In South Africa, the standard test method used for the determination of flakiness index of coarse aggregates is contained in TMH1 Method …









Thickness Gauge (Flakiness Index) is a slotted stainless steel gauge for rapid hand trying of particles from the seven sieve fractions to determine the flakiness index. Length Gauge (Elongation Index) has six labeled openings between metal pins for measuring the length of particles from each of the six sieve cuts below 50mm, for elongation index …





The apparatus shall be consisting of following:-Weight Balance (Digital balance):-Used for weighing the aggregate sample and It shall have an accuracy of 0.1 percent of the weight of the test sample.Elongation or Length gauge:-Used for passing different sizes of aggregate between different size ranges gaps on the gauge.Sieves sizes:- …



For obtaining the combined flakiness and elongation index, flakiness test is conducted; first and the non-flaky particles of the sample will be used for conducting elongation index. All dimensions are in millimeters Figure A. 2. Schematic of Elongation Index Gauge (IS:2386 (Part-I)-1963) A OBSERVATIONS. Table A Flakiness Index Test Results





Aggregate shape is considered to be a key parameter for concrete and bituminous mixtures design. Generally, this parameter is determined by calculating a ratio between the different dimensions of the particles and by comparing this ratio to a flatness or elongation limit. The standardized methods used for this purpose vary among …





Flakiness index of aggregate test is conducted on coarse aggregates sample to estimate the shape of aggregates. For cement concrete types and base coarse and bituminous-construction, the presentence of flaky and elongated aggregate particles are considered undesirable as they may cause inherent weakness with possibility of …







Determination of flakiness and elongation index for the given aggregate sample. - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This lab report describes the whole procedure of determining flakiness and elomgation index of given aggregate sample.



This document describes procedures to determine the flakiness and elongation indices of aggregate samples according to BS-1241 test standards. It involves sieving the sample into different fractions and using gauges to measure the percentage of flaky and elongated particles in each fraction by weight. Flaky particles are those where the least dimension …







Flakiness Index Vs Elongation Index The flakiness index measures the percentage of stones whose average minimum dimension is less than 0.6 times the mean dimension of the stones. In contrast, the elongation index gives an estimate of the total weight of a material placed on various length gauges, expressed as a percentage of the total weight …



After that to determine the flakiness index separate the aggregate retained in the sieve. Then pass each aggregate through the corresponding slot in the thickness gauge. Finally, we calculate the flakiness index. The flakiness index is the total weight of material passing through the gauge to the total weight of the sample.



Flakiness index (FI) and shape index (SI) were determined using two methods: in accordance with the European Standard and with the use of digital image analysis (reference method). Based on the obtained results it was found that there is an appropriate relationship between the European Standard method and the reference …



This paper describes the importance of the particle shape of aggregates in road structures, and their determination, especially using the flakiness index test. For crushed aggregate, the particle shape and surface texture depend on the nature of the parent material and on the type of crusher and its reduction ratio. ... Elongation index is ...



Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the shape of particles, particularly with respect to flakiness and elongation. The Flakiness Index test determines the percentage by weight of particles whose least dimension (thickness) is less than three-fifths (0.6 times) of their mean dimension. This test is not applicable to particles smaller than 6.3mm.





METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SHAPE. SECTION 105.1: FLAKINESS INDEX. This section of BS 812 describes the method for determining the flakiness index of coarse aggregate. Aggregate particles are classified as flaky when they have a thickness of less than 0.6 of their mean sieve size. The flakiness index of an aggregate sample is …



D. Calculating & Reporting (Flakiness Index): The Flakiness Index shall be reported to the nearest whole number. The sieve analysis obtained in this test shall also be reported. Flakiness Index = M 3 x 100 M 2 (Continued on back.) Flakiness Index & Elongation Index HM-925 & HM-926 OPERATING MANUAL Rev: 01/2019


