Methods
1 Scope
This Part of BS 812 describes methods for the
determination of the particle density, water absorption, bulk density, voids
and bulking of aggregates and of the particle density, bulk density and voids
of filler.
Some of the tests are intended for use in obtaining
assurance that material complies with British Standard or other requirements,
for research, production control or assessment of variation. However, other
methods are not intended for assurance testing and their suitability for other
purposes is defined
NOTE.
The density terms used are defined in clause 2 of BS 812: Part 100: 1990.
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References
Normative references
This Part of BS 812 incorporates, by dated or undated
reference, provisions from other publications. These normative reference are
made at the appropriate places in the text and the cited publications are
listed on the inside back cover. For dated references, only the edition cited
applies; any subsequent amendments to or revisions of the cited publication
apply to this BS 812 only when incorporated in the reference by amendment or
revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the cited publication
applies, together with any amendments.
2.2
Informative references
This
Part of BS 812 refers to other publications that provided information or
guidance. Editions of these publications current at the time of issue of this
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but reference should be made to
the latest editions.
