Method and apparatus for determining liquid absorption of aggregate
US6986279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/4738
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of determining liquid absorption of an aggregate comprises providing a shaker apparatus, a vacuum source and a container; placing a sample of the aggregate in the container; adding liquid to the container sufficient to reach a calibration mark on the container; weighing the sample and liquid; mounting the container to the shaker apparatus; connecting the vacuum source to the container; agitating the sample and liquid with the shaker apparatus; applying a vacuum to the sample and liquid with the vacuum source; after the agitation and vacuum steps, adding liquid to the container sufficient to again reach the calibration mark on the container; again weighing the sample and liquid; and subtracting the initial weight of the sample and liquid from the final weight of the sample and liquid in order to determine the liquid absorption of the aggregate.
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