STATE OF OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SUPPLEMENT 1024

METHOD OF TESTING

COARSE AGGREGATES TO DETERMINE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO D-CRACKING

April 19, 2002August 30, 2007April 18, 2008

ASTM C 666 Procedure B, Rapid Freezing in Air and Thawing in Water, with the following exceptions:

Section 4.1.2Procedure B shall apply.

Section 4.4The length change test shall be performed in order to determine the area under the curve of expansion vs. number of cycles. Comparator readings shall be measured to nearest .0001 in.

Section 5.2 The time to complete the freezing and thawing cycle shall not be less than 2 hours nor more than 2 ½ hours.

Section 7.1Six (6) Freeze Thaw specimens shall be made for each sample.

Section 7.2The molds shall have nominal dimensions of 3" x 4" x 15" (75 x 100 x 381 mm) with the gage studs placed at the ends of the 15 inch (381 mm) length. The gage studs shall be stainless steel hex head bolts 1/4-20 UNC x 1 1/4" with matching washer and nut tightened to the head of the bolt. The threaded end of the bolt shall be rounded to fit the comparator. The gage length shall be 13" +/- 1/32" (330 +/- 0.8 mm).

Section 8.2The initial length comparator reading is not optional

Section 8.3The measure of length change is not optional. Continue each specimen in the test until it has been subjected to 350 cycles. The test shall continue to 350 cycles regardless of relative dynamic modulus or percent expansion unless the deterioration has made it impossible to measure the length change.

Section 10.6.2The area under the curve of percent expansion verses number of cycles shall be reported. Of the six specimens, eliminate the high and the low areas under the curve and average the remaining four values. The area under the curve shall be reported to two decimal places. The durability factor and weight change are also be reported.

A passing result for the area under the curve is defined in 2.05. Any aggregate sources with results over 2.05 shall not be used in concrete pavements as stipulated in 703.13.

The tenure of results of freeze-thaw resistance testing will be as follows:

Range of Area
Under Curve 1 / Status of Source Approval
0.00 - 1.00 / Approved, valid for two (2) years from date approved 2
1.01 - 2.05 / Approved, valid for one (1) year from date approved 2
2.06 - 4.00 / Not approved, one retest allowed 3
Over 4.01 / Not approved, no retesting allowed 3

1As measured at 350 cycles

2If notable changes in the Sodium Sulfate Soundness, L.A. Abrasion, Deleterious Material, Specific Gravity or Absorption properties occur, retesting of the Freeze-Thaw resistance may be required before the expiration date. The determination to require retesting will be made by the Office of Materials Management.

3Retesting will not be done unless the producer of the material sends a written request to the Department with substantiation that significant changes have been made to improve the quality of the aggregate (e.g. new processing equipment, material from a new quarry ledge, etc.)

Calculations for the area under the curve for a specimen are as follows:

Ln = [(ln - li)/Lg] x 100

Cx = Cn - Cn-1

Ac = ∑[(Ln x Cx) - (Ln - Ln-1) x Cx]

where:

Ln = Length change (%) from the initial comparator reading at a given cycle (n).

ln = Comparator reading at n cycles.

li = Initial comparator reading.

Lg = Gage Length (13 in.).

Cx =The cycle range from which the area will be determined for a given cycle reading.

Cn =Number of cycles.

Ac=Area under the curve.

A list of approved sources will be maintained can be found on the Ohio Department of Transportation under by the Office of Materials Management web site.

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