Equipment Checklist for AASHTO T 248 - 95
Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size

 
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.

 



Item Mechanical Splitter (Method A)
Description Must meet specification requirements relative to number and dimension of chutes for various aggregates; straight-sided receiving pan
   
Calibration Item Check Physical Condition
Calibration Procedure Visual
Calibration Interval 12 months


Item Quartering Equipment (Method B)
Description Square point shovel, brush or broom, canvas blanket (optional)
   
Calibration Item Check Physical Condition
Calibration Procedure Visual
Calibration Interval 12 months


   
Reference the following specifications
AASHTO T 2 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
AASHTO T 84 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate