Equipment Checklist for AASHTO T 87-86
Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil
and Soil Aggregate for Test

 
All equipment shall be inspected for compliance with appropriate dimensions, 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 Mold Assembly
Description Solid or split wall as describe in Sec. 2.1, of dimensions described in Sec. 2.1.2 and Fig. 2 of AASHTO T-180
     
Calibration Item Dimensions
Calibration Procedure AASHTO T 180, Sec 2.1.2, Sec. 2.1.3
Calibration Interval Not Stated
 

Item Rammer
Description Manual slide hammer conforming to AASHTO T 180, Sec. 2.2.1
Mechanical slide hammer conforming to AASHTO
T-180, Sec. 2.2.2
     
Calibration Item Dimensions, mass, height of fall
Calibration Procedure AASHTO T 180, Sec. 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 with evidence Note 3.
Calibration Interval Not stated
 

Item Sample Extruder
Description Hydraulic or screw-type device for extruding sample from solid wall molds
     
Calibration Item See the general statement above
Calibration Procedure
Calibration Interval
 

Item Containers (Moisture Content)
Description As described in Sec. 2.9 (metallic, tinned steel or aluminum)
     
Calibration Item See the general statement above. (serviceable lids with no rust or corrosion)
Calibration Procedure
Calibration Interval
 

Item Balance(s)
Description Conforms to AASHTO M 231, Class G2 and G20
     
Calibration Item Accuracy and condition
Calibration Procedure AASHTO M 231, Sec. 4.2 and 4.3
Calibration Interval Not stated
 

Item Oven
Description Thermostatically controlled, forced draft, 110C + 5
     
Calibration Item Temperature
Calibration Procedure AASHTO T 265, sec. 3.1
Calibration Interval Not stated
 

Item Mixing Tools/Miscellaneous
Description Pans, spoon, trowel, spatula, muller, etc.
     
Calibration Item See the general statement above.
Calibration Procedure
Calibration Interval