This European Standard describes the reference method, the Los Angeles test, used for type testing and in
case of dispute (and an alternative method, the impact test) for determining the resistance to fragmentation of
coarse aggregates and aggregates for railway ballast (Annex A). For other purposes, in particular factory
production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the
reference method has been established.
This European Standard applies to natural, manufactured or recycled aggregates used in building and civil
engineering.
BS EN 1097-2:2010 history
2020BS EN 1097-2:2020 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Methods for the determination of resistance to fragmentation
2010BS EN 1097-2:2010 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Methods for the determination of resistance to fragmentation
2009BS EN 1097-8:2009 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Part 8: Determination of the polished stone value
2000BS EN 1097-8:2000 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Determination of the polished stone value
1998BS EN 1097-2:1998 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates - Methods for the determination of resistance to fragmentation
1990BS 812-112:1990 Testing aggregates - Method for determination of aggregate impact value (AIV)
1990BS 812-114:1989 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of the polished-stone value