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CMT Lab2

This experiment document describes reducing a field sample of aggregates to a test sample using the quartering method. The procedure involves obtaining a 50 kg sample from different areas of an aggregate stockpile. The sample is mixed thoroughly and formed into a conical pile, which is flattened into quarters. Two opposite quarters are removed and the remaining material is further quartered until the desired sample size is achieved. The purpose is to obtain an appropriately sized sample for testing that is representative of the larger field sample using standards ASTM C702 and D75.

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CMT Lab2

This experiment document describes reducing a field sample of aggregates to a test sample using the quartering method. The procedure involves obtaining a 50 kg sample from different areas of an aggregate stockpile. The sample is mixed thoroughly and formed into a conical pile, which is flattened into quarters. Two opposite quarters are removed and the remaining material is further quartered until the desired sample size is achieved. The purpose is to obtain an appropriately sized sample for testing that is representative of the larger field sample using standards ASTM C702 and D75.

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Name: JENEZA ALMA D.

BALOGO Date Performed: MAY 1, 2022


Course & Year: BSCE - 3
Group No. : SOGOD – GROUP 1

Experiment No. 2

REDUCING FIELD SAMPLE OF AGGREGATES


TO TEST SAMPLE

PURPOSE To be able to reduce the aggregates taken from the


field to appropriate sizes for testing using quartering
method

RELATED STANDARDS: ASTM C702, D75

SAMPLE Coarse and Fine Aggregates

EQUIPMENT Scoop, Flat-edged shovel, Broom or brush

PROCEDURE

1. A sample of aggregate (about 50 kg) was obtained from three places in the
stockpile: from the top third, at the midpoint, and at the bottom third of the volume
of the pile.
2. The field sample was placed on a hard, clean level surface.
3. The material was mixed thoroughly by turning the entire sample three times.
4. The entire sample was shoveled into a conical pile
5. The conical pile was flattened carefully to a uniform thickness and diameter by
pressing down the apex with a shovel. The diameter was approximately four to
eight times the thickness.
6. The flattened mass was divided into four equal quarters with a shovel.
7. Two diagonally opposite quarters were removed. The cleared spaces were
brushed clean.
8. The remaining material was mixed and quartered until the sample is reduced to
the desired size.
DOCUMENTATION

Sample of aggregate

Mixing the sample by turning


three times

Shoveled into a conical pile


The conical pile was flattened

The flattened mass was divided into


four equal quarters with a shovel.
Two diagonally opposite quarters were removed. The cleared spaces
were brushed clean.

The remaining material was mixed and quartered until the sample is
reduced to the desired size.
REPORT

Experiment number 2 is all about how to separate aggregate into four equal
quarters with the use of proper equipment and method. The equipment we used was
brush and a flat shovel. In dividing our bulk sample we have followed the procedures
provided in this experiment in accordance with ASTM C702 and AASHTO T48
standards. The first thing we did was to place the sample on a hard and clean level
surface. Second, we mixed it thoroughly by turning the entire sample over three times.
Third, we shoveled the sample into a conical pile by depositing each shovelful on top of
the previous one. Fourth, we flattened the pile to a uniform thickness and diameter by
pressing down with the shovel until the diameter is approximately four times the
thickness of the pile. Fifth, we divide the flattened sample into four equal quarters. Sixth,
we removed the two diagonally opposite quarters; we also made sure to remove all the
fine material by using a brush. Lastly, we continue to mixed and quartering the
remaining material by following the same procedure until the sample is reduced to the
desired size.

CONCLUSION:

Using the quartering method, I was able to reduce a bulk sample of aggregate
into approximately equal sections in this experiment. The quartering approach produces
a suitable sample size for testing that is representative of the bulk specimen. It's also
commonly employed in instances where a mechanical splitter isn't available. Finally,
everything was simple to follow and comprehend.

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