Abstract
This report summarizes findings of a research study conducted to evaluate aggregate testing procedures as related to aggregate soundness and durability. The objectives of the study were to determine a suitable replacement or modification of Kentucky's existing Sodium Sulfate Soundness Test for aggregates which would more accurately reflect in-service performance of concrete pavements and bridges, to correlate freezing and thawing durability data and other test data with sodium sulfate soundness data, and to develop a rational implementation criterion for use of new or modified testing procedures.
There were no observable correlations between the various test methods evaluated and the Sodium Sulfate Soundness Test for aggregate types. Continued use of the soundness test, in strict accordance with Kentucky's Standard Test Method is recommended to evaluate aggregate soundness.
Report Date
3-1988
Report Number
UKTRP-88-11
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1988.11
Repository Citation
Hunsucker, David Q., "Evaluation of Procedures for Testing Aggregates" (1988). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 523.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/523
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the author who is responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.