Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate
Reference Number
ASTM D5821
Material
Aggregate
Test Property
Fractured particles, fractured faces
Description of Test
Individual particles of coarse aggregate are evaluated for the number of faces that are fractured (angular, rough, or broken). The percentage of fractured faces is then reported.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
Typically 20 kg but determined from aggregate size
Keywords
fractured