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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the average density of a quantity of fine aggregate particles (not including the volume of voids between the particles), the relative density (specific gravity), and the absorption of the fine aggregate. Depending on the procedure used, the density, in kg/m³ (lb/ft³) is expressed as oven-dry (OD), saturated-surface-dry (SSD), or as apparent density. Likewise, relative density (specific gravity), a dimensionless quality, is expressed as OD, SSD, or as apparent relative density (apparent specific gravity). The OD density and OD relative density are determined after drying the aggregate. The SSD density, SSD relative density, and absorption are determined after soaking the aggregate in water for a prescribed duration.

1.2 This test method is used to determine the density of the essentially solid portion of a large number of aggregate particles and provides an average value representing the sample. Distinction is made between the density of aggregate particles as determined by this test method, and the bulk density of aggregates as determined by Test Method C29/C29M, which includes the volume of voids between the particles of aggregates.

1.3 This test method is not intended to be used for lightweight aggregates that comply with Specification C332 Group I aggregates.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard for conducting the tests. The test results for density shall be reported in either SI units or inch-pound units, as appropriate for the use to be made of the results.

1.5 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 

Document History

  1. ASTM C128-22


    Standard Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

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  2. ASTM C128-15


    Standard Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

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  3. ASTM C128-12

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    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

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  4. ASTM C128-07a


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version
  5. ASTM C128-07


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version
  6. ASTM C128-04a


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version
  7. ASTM C128-04


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

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  8. ASTM C128-01e1


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version
  9. ASTM C128-01


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version
  10. ASTM C128-97


    Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

    • Historical Version