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Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate

Reference Number

ASTM D4791

Material

Aggregate

Test Property

Flat & elongated particles

Description of Test

Individual particles of aggregate of specific sieve sizes are measured to determine the ratios of width to thickness, length to width, or length to thickness.

Number of Test Specimens

1

Test Specimen Size

Typically 10 kg but determined from aggregate size

Keywords

elongated, flat