Flakiness Index Test

 

The flakiness index of aggregates is determined by the percentage of flaky particles contained in it. For base course, and construction of asphalt and cement concrete types the presence of flaky particles is considered undesirable as it may cause inherent weakness with possibilities of braking down under heavy loads. Therefore, in pavement construction the flaky particles are to avoid particularly is surface course.

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Thickness gauge

The test apparatus consists of a standard thickness gauge (6.30 – 63.0 mm) is used for this test. The flakiness index test (FI) is not applicable passing 6.30 mm or retaining 63.0 mm test sieve.

Testing procedure

The dried aggregates sample is allowed to passing and retained on a set of sieve.

The weight of retained aggregate on each sieve is measured and determined the percentage of retained.

Each of the particles fractions of aggregate is tried to passing through the slot of the thickness gauge.

The weight of aggregates passing on each gauge is measured.

Discarded the fraction of aggregate if it has the percentage of retained is less than or equal to 5 percent.

Then, the FI is the total weight of the material passing the various thickness gauges expressed as a percentage of the total weight of the sample gauged. The flakiness index value of the aggregate should be below 35 % that recommended for the road construction.

Calculation

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Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    top selling riffle sample divider civil aggregate testing manufacturer and exporters in india.more information

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    it is wrong formula,, total wt of aggregate will take place instent of remainig weight....

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  3. Rozaidi SharipMay 15, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    Do u think fdt require for suspended slab.how in JKR specs?

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  4. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Boss your Flakiness index formula is wrong, kindly update it or visit https://civil4m.com to know more....

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