1 AS 1141.25.

2—2003

TM
Australian Standard
AS 1141.25.2

Methods for sampling and testing aggregates

Method 25.2: Degradation factor—Coarse
aggregate
1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the degradation factor of coarse
aggregates. The test categorizes the fines produced by self-abrasion in the presence of
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water.
NOTE: This Method is based on Washington State Highways Department (WSHD) Test Method
No. 1134, Method of Test for Determination of Degradation Value. Most of the experience with
this Method has been with basic igneous rocks, but it may be used for other igneous and
metamorphic rock types. The selection of an appropriate test sample depends on visual
categorization of aggregate particles.

2 APPLICATION
This Method is intended mainly for use as a diagnostic test and rejection of aggregate
should not be based on the results of this Method alone. Due to the labour intensive nature
of the sample selection, it is not recommended for routine production control.

3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
1141.1 Method 1: Definitions
1141.2 Method 2: Basic testing equipment
1141.3.1 Method 3.1: Sampling —Aggregates
1152 Specification for test sieves
1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes
1289.3.7.1 Method 3.7.1: Determination of the sand equivalent of a soil using a
power-operated shaker
ASTM
D2419 Standard Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine
Aggregate
Washington State Highways Department (WSHD) Test Method No. 1134, Method
for Test for Determination of Degradation Value

4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions in AS 1141.1 apply.

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