Section 4117.� Class V Aggregate for Portland Cement Concrete

 

4117.01���� DESCRIPTION.

A mixture of fine and coarse particles of feldspathic rocks from an approved source as described in Materials I.M. 409.

 

4117.02���� GRADATION.

Meet the gradation requirements for gradation No. 7 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

 

4117.03���� QUALITY.

 

A.��� For the portion retained on the No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve, meet the requirements of Table 4117.03-1 for coarse aggregate for concrete.

 

Table 4117.03-1: Aggregate Quality

Aggregate Quality

Maximum Percent Allowed

Test Method

Abrasion

40

AASHTO T 96

A Freeze

6

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 211, Method A

Clay Lumps

0.5

Materials I.M. 368

 

B.��� For the portion of Class V aggregate passing the No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve, meet the requirements of Table 4117.03-2 for fine aggregate for concrete:

 

��������������������������� Table 4117.03-2: Fine Aggregate Quality

Fine Aggregate Quality

Test Limits

Test Method

Shale and Coal

2.0 % (maximum)

Materials I.M. 344

Mortar Strength

6000 psi (41.4 MPa) (minimum)

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 212

 

4117.04���� COMBINATIONS.

Use Class V aggregate for PC concrete only in combination with limestone as specified in Materials I.M. 529. Acquire limestone from sources meeting the specified coarse aggregate durability for PC concrete.

 

A.��� Fine Limestone.

Meet the gradation requirements for gradation No. 8 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

 

B.��� Coarse Limestone.

Meet the requirements of Section 4115.

 

4117.05���� CEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

For Interstate and Primary projects, use the cement types and substitutions of Table 4117.05-1 when Class V aggregate is used.

 

Table 4117.05-1: Cement Types and Substitutions

Cement Type

Min. Required Substitution

Max. Allowable Substitution

Type I, Type II

20% Class F Fly Ash

25% Class F Fly Ash

Type I, Type II

25% GGBFS

35% GGBFS

Type IS, IP

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20% Class C Fly Ash