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Sulfate Soundness Test: Estimating Aggregate Durability

March 02, 2022

<div><a href="/blog/soundness-of-aggregate-test"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2022/march/march-blog2022-hero.jpg" alt="Sulfate Soundness Test Procedure" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Sulfate Soundness of Aggregate, procedures for this popular test method are straightforward. In this blog post, we will discuss why the soundness of aggregate is necessary, what the procedures are when using either magnesium or sodium sulfate, and what equipment is needed to perform the test.</p>

Tags: Aggregate Testing , Aggregate Properties , Aggregate Durability , Sulfate Soundness Test , Testing Insights , Sample Prep , ASTM C88 , AASHTO T 104

Characteristics of Aggregates: Shape, Size & Specific Gravity

September 19, 2019

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/blog/aggregate-properties-shape-size-specific-gravity"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2019/september/aggregates-properties.jpg" alt="Aggregate Properties You Need to Know, Part 2: Shape, Size & Specific Gravity" width="100%" max-width:="" 715px="" /> </a></div><p>Concluding our two-part series on aggregate characteristics. Find out how shape, size, and specific gravity play a part in determining the effectiveness of aggregates in construction projects.</p>

Tags: Aggregate Testing , Particle Sizing , Particle Angularity , Aggregate Gradation , Coarse Aggregate , Fine Aggregates , Aggregate Properties , Resource Guide

Aggregate Properties You Need to Know: Strength & Durability

August 28, 2019

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/blog/properties-of-aggregates-strength-durability"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2019blogpictures/August2019/aggregates-1-hero.jpg" alt="Aggregate Properties You Need to Know: Strength & Durability" width="100%" max-width:="" 715px="" /> </a></div><p>Soundness, toughness, and durability are all critical components to the effectiveness of aggregates used in construction. In part one of our series on aggregates, you’ll get an insider’s look at their strength properties, the methods of testing, and how to select the proper equipment for testing.</p>

Tags: Aggregate Testing , Aggregate Properties , Aggregate Durability , Fine Aggregates , Coarse Aggregate , Resource Guide