ASTM C131-06
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

Standard No.

ASTM C131-06

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C131/C131M-14

Latest

ASTM C131/C131M-20

Scope

This test has been widely used as an indicator of the relative quality or competence of various sources of aggregate having similar mineral compositions. The results do not automatically permit valid comparisons to be made between sources distinctly different in origin, composition, or structure. Assign specification limits with extreme care in consideration of available aggregate types and their performance history in specific end uses.

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for testing sizes of coarse aggregate smaller than 37.5 mm (11/ 2 in.) for resistance to degradation using the Los Angeles testing machine (Note 1).

Note 18212;A procedure for testing coarse aggregate larger than 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) is covered in Test Method C 535.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM C131-06 Referenced Document

• ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• ASTM C535 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• ASTM C702 Standard Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
• ASTM D75 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM C131-06 history

• 2020 ASTM C131/C131M-20 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• 2014 ASTM C131/C131M-14 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• 2006 ASTM C131-06 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• 2003 ASTM C131-03 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• 2001 ASTM C131-01 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine