What is BS 5835-1 - Compactibility test for graded aggregates about?
BS 5835 is a British Standard on recommendations for testing of aggregates. The main aim of BS 5835 is to ensure increased durability and service life of aggregates used for road construction purposes.
BS 5835-1 is the first part of the BS 5835 series that makes recommendations for testing the compactibility of graded aggregates, particularly those used in roadbases and sub-bases.
Who is BS 5835-1 - Compactibility test for graded aggregates for?
BS 5835-1 on compactibility test for graded aggregates is useful for:
- Manufacturers of graded aggregates
- Manufacturers of mineral materials and products
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
Why should you use BS 5835-1 - Compactibility test for graded aggregates?
The compactability of the material is dependent on its particle size distribution and shape, surface morphology and pore structure, organic content and moisture content and the compaction effort applied. For road pavements, compaction is a key process during construction because it directly affects the stability and durability of the pavement aggregate bases.
BS 5835-1 provides the best industry guidance on testing apparatus, sampling and preparation of test materials and test procedure for testing aggregates such that they play a positive role in the quality and performance of graded aggregates used for road construction.
Moreover, you can eventually assess aggregate quality throughout the construction of permeable pavements by measuring compactibility for graded aggregates compliance with BS 5835-1, which can make your pavement/road denser and more durable.