1 AS 1141.

19 — 1998

Australian Standard ™
Methods for sampling and testing aggregates

Method 19: Fine particle size distribution in

road materials by sieving and decantation

1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the fine particle
size distribution in road materials. This distribution is determined by dry sieving in the
case of materials coarser than 2.36 mm and by decantation in the case of materials finer
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than 2.36 mm. In the latter case the proportions determined are those passing 425 µm and
75 µm sieves and that are less than 13.5 µm diameter. These sizes are in the ratio derived
from Wilhelmi’s formula for maximum density grading.
The procedure for the determination of coarse particle size distribution and particle size
distribution for fillers for asphalt is described in AS 1141.11.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this

Standard:
AS
1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
1141.2 Method 2: Basic testing equipment
1141.11 Method 11: Particle size distribution by dry sieving
1152 Specification for test sieves

3 APPARATUS The following apparatus, complying with the relevant provisions of

AS 1141.2, is required:
(a) Balances — of adequate capacity with a limit of performance not exceeding ±5 g for
coarse fraction and ±0.5 g for the fine fraction of the aggregate.
(b) Beakers — Pyrex squat form, 1 litre capacity, with lip and pouring spout. Graduation
marks to be made on the side of each beaker to indicate levels 30 mm and 110 mm
above the base of the beaker. Alternatively, metal beakers of a similar shape and
marked on the inside may be used.
(c) Bench — a decantation bench.
(d) Cans — metal boiling cans with a capacity of at least 1 litre. Beakers may be used
provided that a fire resistant mat or a sandbath is used.
(e) Desiccator — preferably cabinet type.
(f) Dishes — metal dishes approximately 100 mm, 225 mm and 350 mm in diameter.
(g) Dispensing device — for dispersing agent.
(h) Heating device — with rapidly adjustable temperature control.
(i) Mixing apparatus — trowel and spatula; quartering apparatus, e.g. metal plates
400 mm × 125 mm and 20 mm × 125 mm.
(j) Mixing and quartering tray — metal.

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AS 1141.19-1998, Methods for sampling and

testing aggregates Fine particle size distribution in
road materials by sieving and decantation
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