Equipment Checklist for
AASHTO T 248 - 95
Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
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| All equipment shall be inspected for compliance with appropriate dimension
s, as stated in each standard, as well as to determine if it is in satisfactory
operation condition (i.e. clean, tight and serviceable). Inspection
shall occur at least annually, or whenever there is reason to suspect
nonconformance with the standard. |
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| Mechanical Splitter (Method A)
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| Description
| Must meet specification requirements relative to number
and dimension of chutes for various aggregates; straight-sided receiving
pan
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| Calibration Item
| Check Physical Condition
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| Calibration Procedure
| Visual
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| Calibration Interval
| 12 months
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| Quartering Equipment (Method B)
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| Description
| Square point shovel, brush or broom, canvas blanket (optional)
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| Calibration Item
| Check Physical Condition
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| Calibration Procedure
| Visual
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| Calibration Interval
| 12 months
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| Reference the following specifications
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| AASHTO T 2
| Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
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| AASHTO T 84
| Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
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