MALAYSIAN MS EN 932-2:2011

STANDARD

Tests for general properties of aggregates -

Part 2: Methods for reducing laboratory
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samples
(Second revision)

ICS: 91.100.15
Descriptors: test, properties, aggregates, methods, laboratory

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Committee representation

The Industry Standards Committee on Building, Construction and Civil Engineering (ISC D) under whose authority
this Malaysian Standard was adopted, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Malaysian Timber Council
Malaysian Timber Industry Board
Master Builders Association Malaysia
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara
The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia
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The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Concrete and Concrete Products which supervised the adoption of the EN Standard as
Malaysian Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia
IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (Cawangan Kejuruteraan Awam, Struktur dan Jambatan)
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (Cawangan Pengkalan Udara dan Maritim)
Master Builders Association Malaysia
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Civil and Construction Testing Section)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Product Certification Section - Civil and Construction)
The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA

The Working Group on Revision of MS 30 which recommended the adoption of the EN Standard as Malaysian
Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Concrete Society of Malaysia

IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Malaysia Quarries Association
Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Civil and Construction Testing Section)
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA

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NATIONAL FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard is a total adoption of EN Standard and was prepared by the Working
Group on Revision of MS 30 under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on
Building, Construction and Civil Engineering.

This Malaysian Standard is the second revision of MS 30: Part 3, Methods of testing
aggregates - Methods for sampling

This Malaysian Standard is identical with EN 932-2:1999, Tests for general properties of
aggregates - Part 2: Methods for reducing laboratory samples, published by the European
Committee for Standardisation (CEN). However, for the purposes of this Malaysian Standard,
the following apply:

a) in the source text, "this European Standard" should read "this Malaysian Standard";

b) the comma which is used as a decimal sign (if any), to read as a point; and
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c) reference to EN Standards should be replaced by corresponding Malaysian Standards

as follows:

Referenced EN Standards Corresponding Malaysian Standards

EN 932-1, Tests for general properties of MS EN 932-1, Tests for general

aggregates - Part 1: Methods for sampling properties of aggregates - Part 1:
Methods for sampling

prEN 932-5, Tests for general properties of MS EN 932-5, Tests for general
aggregates - Part 5: Common equipment and properties of aggregates - Part 5:
calibration Common equipment and calibration

The adoption of the EN standard is in line with the industry’s transition to EN Standards.

MS 30 consists of the following parts, under the general title Method of testing aggregates.
Table below gives guidance to users on the corresponding MS EN Standards that replace
each part of the MS 30.

No. MS 30 Corresponding MS EN Standards

1. MS 30: Part 1, Methods of testing MS EN 932-5, Tests for general properties

aggregates - General requirements for of aggregates - Part 5: Common equipment
apparatus and calibration in coarse and calibration
aggregate

2. MS 30: Part 2, Methods of testing MS EN 932-1, Tests for general properties

aggregates - Guide to sampling and of aggregates - Part 1: Methods for
testing aggregates sampling

MS EN 932-6, Tests for general properties

of aggregates - Part 6: Definitions of
repeatability and reproducibility

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NATIONAL FOREWORD (continued)

No. MS 30 Corresponding MS EN Standards

3. MS 30: Part 3, Methods of testing MS EN 932-2, Tests for general properties

aggregates - Methods for sampling of aggregates - Part 2: Methods for
reducing laboratory samples

4. MS 30: Part 4, Methods of testing MS EN 933-1, Tests for geometrical

aggregates - Methods for determination properties of aggregates - Part 1:
of particle size distribution Determination of particle size distribution -
Sieving method

5. MS 30: Part 5, Methods of testing MS EN 933-3, Tests for geometrical

aggregates - Methods for determination properties of aggregates - Part 3:
of particle shape Determination of particle shape - Flakiness
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index

6. MS 30: Part 6, Methods of testing MS EN 933-7, Tests for geometrical

aggregates - Method for determination of properties of aggregates - Part 7:
shell content in coarse aggregate Determination of shell content - Percentage
of shells in coarse aggregates

7. MS 30: Part 7, Methods of testing MS EN 1097-5, Tests for mechanical and

aggregates - Methods for determination physical properties of aggregates - Part 5:
of moisture content Determination of the water content by
drying in a ventilated oven

8. MS 30: Part 8, Methods of testing No corresponding MS EN, respective MS

aggregates - Method for determination of still valid
aggregate crushing value (ACV)
9. MS 30: Part 9, Methods of testing No corresponding MS EN, respective MS
aggregates - Methods for determination still valid
of ten per cent fines value (TFV)
10. MS 30: Part 10, Methods of testing No corresponding MS EN, respective MS
aggregates - Method for determination of still valid
aggregate impact value (AIV)

11. MS 30: Part 11, Methods of testing MS EN 1097-2, Tests for mechanical and
aggregates - Methods for determination physical properties of aggregates - Part 2:
of the resistance to degradation of Methods for the determination of resistance
coarse aggregate by abrasion and to fragmentation
impact in the Los Angeles Machine

12. MS 30: Part 12, Methods of testing MS EN 1097-8, Tests for mechanical and
aggregates - Method for determination of physical properties of aggregates - Part 8:
polished-stone value Determination of the polished stone value

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No. MS 30 Corresponding MS EN Standards

13. MS 30: Part 13, Methods of testing

aggregates - Method for determination of
water-soluble chloride salts

MS 30: Part 14, Methods of testing MS EN 1744-1, Tests for chemical

aggregates - Methods for determination properties of aggregates - Part 1: Chemical
of sulphate content analysis

MS 30: Part 15, Methods of testing

aggregates - Method for determination of
acid-soluble material in fine aggregate
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14. MS 30: Part 16, Methods of testing MS EN 1367-4, Tests for thermal and
aggregates - Method for testing and weathering properties of aggregates - Part
classifying drying shrinkage of 4: Determination of drying shrinkage
aggregates in concrete

15. MS 30: Part 17, Methods of testing MS EN 1367-2, Tests for thermal and
aggregates - Method for determination of weathering properties of aggregates - Part
soundness 2: Magnesium sulfate test

This standard is published with the permission of the European Committee for
Standardization. Such permission is hereby acknowledged.

This Malaysian Standard cancels and replaces MS 30: Part 3:1995.

Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 932-2
NORMS EUROPEENNE
EUROPAISCHE NORM January 1999

ICS 01.100.15

Descriptors: aggregates, tests, samples, specimen preparation, reduction methods

English version

Tests for general properties of aggregates - Part 2: Methods for

reducing laboratory samples

Essais pour determiner les proprietes generales des Pr Verfahren fur allgemeine Eigenschaften von
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granulats - Partie 2: Methodes de reduction dun Gesteinslcornungen - Tell 2: Verfahren zum

echantillon de laboratoire Einengen zum Iaboratoriumsproben

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 December 1995.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to
the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite Europee de Normalisation
Europaisches Komitee fihr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

© 1999 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national
Members.
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Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CENITC 154, Aggregates, the
Foreword 2
Secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a Scope 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical Normative references 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 1999, and Definitions and symbols 3
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by 1 December 2003. Principle 3
This European Standard is one of a series of standards Apparatus 3
for tests for general properties of aggregates. Test 6 Consideration before sample reduction 5
methods for other properties of aggregates are covered 7
Sample reduction technique using a
by Parts of the following European Standards:
rotary sample divider 5
EN 933, 7ests.for,geometrical properties of aggregates.
EN 1097, Tests for meclucnical and physical properties
S Sample reduction using a riffle box 5
of aggregates. 9 Sample reduction using fractional
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EN 1367, Tests for thermal and weathering properties shovelling 7

of aggregates. Sample reduction by quartering 7
EN 1744, Tests for chemical properties of aggregates.
prEN 13179, Tests forfiller aggregate used in Sample reduction to a test portion of
bituminous mixtures. a specified mass within a small
tolerance 8
The other parts of EN 932 will be:
12 Sample reduction with crushing to
Part 1: Methods jbr sampling.
Part 5: Procedure and terminology for simplified
reduce the particle size 8
petrographic description. 13 Procedures for obtaining duplicate test
Part 5: Common equipment and calibration. portions 8
Part, 6: Definitions of repeatability and Annex A (informative) 1/2, 3/a and 5/s
reproducibility. divisions by a riffle box 9
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, Annex B (informative) Worked examples 10
the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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I Scope 3.1.4
This European Standard specifies methods for test specimen
reducing laboratory samples of aggregates to test sample used in a single determination when a test
portions, when the test portion mass is: method requires more than one determination of a
- specified by a lower limit on the mass; property
- specified by a tolerance around a target mass; 3.1.5
- determined precisely by the requirements of a h division
test method. division of a sample into two subsamples of
approximately equal mass (see Figure 1)
2 Normative references 3.1.6
3/ division
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other publications. division of a sample into two subsamples, with masses
These normative references are cited at the approximately 3/ and '/a times the mass of the original
appropriate places in the text and the publications are sample (see Figure 2)
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent 3.1.7
amendments to or revisions of any of these
5/s division
publications apply to this European Standard only
division of a sample into two subsamples with masses
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when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For

undated references the latest edition of the publication approximately 5/a and 3/s times the mass of the original
referred to applies. sample (see Figure 3).
EN 932-1, Tests for general properties of aggregates - 3.2 Symbols
Part 1: Methods for sampling.
mi, laboratory sample mass (in grams or kilograms).
prEN 932-5, Tests for general properties of
rm5 subsample mass (in grams or kilograms).
aggregates - Part 5: Common equipment and
calibration. mr specified test portion mass (in grams or
kilograms).

3 Definitions and symbols

4 Principle
3.1 Definitions
The procedures given in this European Standard are
For the purposes of this European Standard, the designed so that test portions are obtained by the
following definitions apply: minimum number of division steps, and so that, as far
3.1.1 as possible, the operator is prevented from making
small adjustments to the Lest portion and from
laboratory sample
choosing the particles that go into the test portion.
sample intended for laboratory testing
3.1.2 5 Apparatus
subsample Apparatus shall be as specified in EN 939M with the
sample obtained by means of a sample reduction addition of suitable apparatus for crushing and
procedure grinding. All apparatus shall comply with the general
requirements of prEN 932-5.
3.1.3 NOTE In all cases, alternative designs may be used so long as
the essential dimensions of width of opening and length are met,
test portion
and the devices can be used to fulfil the sample reduction
subsample used as a whole in a single test methods specified in clauses 7 to 13.

1/2 m 1/2 m

NOTE The dashed lines denote dividing of a sample into two subsamples.

Figure 1- 'h division

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mN

'1/2 m

1/4 m' 3/4 m

NOTE The dashed lines denote dividing of a sample into two subsamples. A dotted line
denotes the addition of a subsample retained from a previous division stage.

Figure 2 - 3/a division

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112 m

3/8 m
^5/8 m
NOTE The dashed lines denote dividing of a sample into two subsamples. A dotted line denotes the addition of a
subsample retained from a previous division stage

Figure 3 - '/s division

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6 Consideration before sample reduction 6.4 Test methods that specify a test portion
mass within a small tolerance
6.1 Moisture content and homogeneity of the For the following types of test methods, which require
sample a test portion mass to be within a small tolerance of a
When the moisture content of an aggregate is to be specified mass, the procedure specified in clause 11
determined, one or more test portions shall be taken shall be used:
prior to drying, A riffle box or a mechanical divider a) test methods for which the test portion mass is
shall not be used. determined by the capacity of a container used in
When test portions are required for other purposes the test (for example, bulk density);
than moisture content and a riffle box or mechanical b) test methods that involve the manufacture of
divider is to be used, the laboratory sample shall be specimens (for example mortar or bituminous bound
brought to a condition in which it is free-flowing. or hydraulically bound test specimens) from
NOTE I For aggregates containing fines that segregate when dry, aggregate fractions that have to be weighed to the
or for aggregates containing lumps of clay visible to the naked nearest 5 g or less;
eye, it is recommended that they are subjected to sample
c) test methods where the test portion mass is
reduction in the condition in which they are received at the
laboratory, not dried.
specified with a very narrow tolerance.
NOTE 2 If on the basis of visual inspection, the laboratory
sample needs mixing, then this should be performed on a 7 Sample reduction technique using a
sampling tray. For aggregate that contains a wide range of particle
rotary sample divider
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sizes it can be desirable to separate the laboratory sample into

two (or more) fractions by sieving and to treat each fraction to Select a configuration of the sample divider that will
sample reduction separately. yield the test portions within 100 % to 150 °% of the
6.2 Test methods that specify only a lower limit specified mass, or within 85 % to 115 % of the specified
to the test portion mass mass, as appropriate to the test method requirements.
NOTE The calculations and schemes of sample redaction
For test methods that specify only a minimum mass divisions using a riffle box given In clause 8 can also be applied to
(mr) for the test portion or each of several test a rotary sample divider provided it can divide into a small and
specimens one of the following procedures to even number of subsamples.
yield 100 % to 150 % of the specified mass shall be used Place the sample into the hopper and start the rotor.
a) sample reduction using a rotary sample divider When the rotor is rotating at its operating speed start
the vibrating feeder.
(see clause 7);
Check that at least 35 revolutions are completed before
b) sample reduction using a riffle box (see clause 8); the laboratory sample is exhausted. If this is not
c) sample reduction using fractional shovelling achieved, recombine the subsamples and repeat the
(see clause 9); sample reduction with a lower feed rate.
d) sample reduction by quartering (see clause 10). If the mechanical sample divider is not equipped with
NOTE a) above is the preferred procedure and d) is not a feeder and/or 35 revolutions cannot be achieved, the
recommended for wide gradings. mass of each portion shall be checked and shall be
within 100 % to 150 % of the specified mass, or
6.3 Test methods that allow a sizeable tolerance within 85 % to 115 % of the specified mass as
round a target mass appropriate.
For test methods, which require a test portion mass
suited to the capacity of the equipment that is used, 8 Sample reduction using a riffle box
but can allow a sizeable tolerance around the test
Put the sample into one of the riffle box receptacles.
portion mass (for example, determination of
Spread the material out evenly over the full length of
water-soluble sulfates), one of the following
the receptacle. Place the other two receptacles in
procedures that gives a test portion mass within ± 15 %
position. Pour the sample from the long side of the
of the specified mass shall be used:
riffle box down the centre line of the riffle box.
a) sample reduction using a rotary sample divider An example of the division steps using a riffle box is
(see clause 7); shown in annex A.
b) sample reduction using a riffle box (see clause 8); 8.1 To provide a test portion mass within 100 %
c) sample reduction using fractional shovelling to 150 % of a specified mass
(see clause 9). 8.1.1 Calculations
NOTE a) above is the preferred procedure. Obtain the value of the specified test portion mass mT,
from the test method and calculate 0,15mT and 1,5 nit.
NOTE If a test method is performed frequently then it may be
convenient to display the pertinent information in the laboratory
where the sample reduction is carried out, see klgire B.I.
Determine the mass of the laboratory sample, m.L.
Calculate ms = ml/2, m,I/4, md8, mi/16, .... until a
mass ms is obtained that is less than 1,5 mr.

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8.1.2 Sample reduction (see Figure 4) 8.2.2 Sample reduction (see Figure 5)

Urns is reduce the laboratory sample by If rns is between 0,75 mT reduce the laboratory
between 0,75 mp one e/ division operation and and 0,85 imp sample by one 5/s division
to MT then proceed using '/2 divisions operation and then proceed
to obtain the required test using 'h divisions to obtain
portion mass; the required test portion
if ms is between niT proceed using '/a divisions to mass;
to 1,5 imp obtain the required test portion if mg is between 0,85 rnT proceed using 'h divisions
mass. and 1,15 mT to obtain the required test
portion mass;
NOTE After three successive 'h divisions it is advisable to
determine the mass ms of the subsample and decide if a further if ms is between 1,15 mT reduce the laboratory
division is needed, using the same method as before , but withms and 1,5 mT sample by one 3/ division
in place of mi.
operation and then proceed
8.2 To provide a test portion mass within 85 using 'h divisions to obtain
to 115 % of a specified mass the required test portion
mass.
8.2.1 Calculations
Obtain the value of the specified test portion mass nm NOTE After three successive 'h divisions it is advisable to
from the test method and calculate 0,75 m r 0,85 ,rnT, determine the mass rnT of the subsample and decide if a further 'h
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or '/e division is needed, using the same method as before, but

1,15 mT and 1,5 mT. with ms in place of m`,.
NOTE If a test method is performed frequently then it can be
convenient to display the pertinent information in the laboratory
where sample division is carried out (see Figure B.2).
Determine the mass of the laboratory sample mL.
Calculate ms = mn1J2, m1/4, mjJB ...... until a mass ms is
obtained that is less than 1,5 mT.

Perform a 3/4
division

Then perform 1/2 divisions

to obtain the required test
portion mass

Figure 4 - Sample reduction procedure for 8.1

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Perform a 3/4 Perform a 5/8

division division

Then perform 1/2 divisions

to obtain the required test
portion mass

Figure 5 - Sample reduction procedure for 8.2

9 Sample reduction using fractional Take successively n shovelfuls from the laboratory
sample and put them in n separate places on the
shovelling working surface and number them from 1 to n.
If an appropriate sample divider is not available, Proceed taking shovelfuls and add them to each of the
fractional shovelling can be used to divide a laboratory n subsamples in turn, until the whole of the laboratory
sample into a number of subsamples of approximately sample has been used.
equal mass. Using random numbers (see annexes B and D
Determine the mass of the laboratory sample, ?nL. of EN 932-1:1996), randomly select the subsample, or
Calculate the number n. of subsamples to be produced subsamples, that are to be retained.
by fractional shovelling as:
n = m1/mT 10 Sample reduction by quartering
If the test portion mass is to be within 100 % to 150 % Place the laboratory sample on the worldng surface.
of rrnT, round "n" down to the nearest whole number Thoroughly mix the sample by heaping it up to form a
(the required tolerance can be achieved provided cone, and turning it over with the shovel to form a
that n ^ 2). new cone. Repeat this operation three limes. When
If the test portion mass is to be within 85 % to 115 % forming the cones, deposit each shovelful on the peak
of mT, round "n" to the nearest whole number (the of the new cone in such a way that the aggregate runs
required tolerance can be achieved provided down all sides of the cone and is evenly distributed so
that n ? 3). that the different sizes become well-mixed.
The shovel shall hold at most a mass (in kilograms) of Flatten the third cone by inserting the shovel
ml/(10 n.) of the aggregate, where m.L is the mass of repeatedly and vertically into the peak of the cone to
the laboratory sample and n the number of subsamples form a flat heap which has a uniform thickness and
to which it is to be reduced. diameter.

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Quarter the flat heap along two diagonals intersecting When the subsample mass approaches the limiting
at right angles (see Ilgure 6). Discard one pair of value specified in Table 1, the material shall be crushed
opposite quarters and shovel the remainder into a or ground to a smaller size to enable further
stockpile. subdivision. This procedure shall be repeated until a
test portion of the required mass is achieved.

Table 1 - Minimum mass of subsample during

sample division of chemical analysis
Maximum particle size Minimum mass of
subsample
mm g

1 100
2 200
4 500
8 800
16 1000
Repeat the process of mixing and quartering until the 32 2000
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specified test portion is obtained. 63 10 000

NOTE The use of a plate or a quartering cross of wood or sheet
metal, which can be forced down through the heap, often
facilitates quartering in cases where the material tends to 13 Procedures for obtaining duplicate
segregate.
test portions
When two test portions are required for testing by the
11 Sample reduction to a test portion of same method (for example, to check the repeatability
a specified mass within a small tolerance of a test method), one of the procedures specified
Use a procedure as described in 6.2 to obtain a in 13.1 , 13.2 or 13.3 shall be used.
subsample mass in excess of that required for the test 13.1 Divide the laboratory sample into two
portion. subsamples by 1/2 division. Keep the two subsamples
Tip the subsample on to the working surface, mix apart and produce a test portion of the specified mass
thoroughly and form a line of aggregate across the from each subsample using the procedures specified in
working surface. Starting at one end of the line, and clauses 7 to 9.
using a flat bottomed scoop or a scraper, continue to
withdraw aggregate from that end until a test portion 13.2 Produce one test portion of the required mass as
of sufficient mass is obtained. Take care that smaller specified in clauses 7 to 9. Re-combine all the discard
particles are not left behind. material, mix thoroughly, then follow the same
procedure as before to obtain the second test portion.

12 Sample reduction with crushing to 13.3 Produce a number of test portions of the
required mass using the procedures specified in
reduce the particle size clauses 7 to 9. Choose two for testing using random
The reduction of laboratory samples to test portions numbers (see annexes B and D in EN 932-1:1996).
for chemical analysis shall be achieved by one or more
of the procedures specified in clauses 7 to 11 and
crushing of subsamples at intermediate stages.
To ensure that the test portion is representative of the
original laboratory samples, the mass of the subsample
at any intermediate stage shall not fall below the
limiting value in Table 1 appropriate for its particle
size.

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Annex A (informative)
1/2, 1/4 and 5/s divisions by a riffle box

Step 1: Step 2:
1/2 division completed

/Z/
1 m

1/2 division
A A

B C
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Step 3: Step 4:
Divide 8 (or G) 3/4 division completed

1/2 division
8

Step 5: Step 6:
Divide the larger mass 518 division completed

/4
V
1/2 division C
C

'5Sin
r114 m
A 8 A

Figure A.1

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Annex B (informative) B.2 Example 2: Preparation of a test portion for

the determination of lightweight contaminators
Worked examples in fine aggregates
The test method requires a test portion of mass
B.1 Example 1: Preparation of a test portion for
(350±50) g, so mr = 350 g.
a sieving test from a laboratory sample with a
Let the mass of the laboratory sample be mL = 8950 g.
maximum grain size of 32 mm Following the procedures specified in 8.2.1, calculate:
The sieving method requires a test portion of at a) 0,75 mT = 262,5 g;
least 10 kg for the given particle size. A tolerance b) 0,85 mT = 297,5 g;
of 100 % to 150 % is acceptable, as specified in 6.2, c) 1,15 7rtT = 402,5 g;
with mT = 10 kg. d) 1,5 mT = 525 g.
Following the procedures specified in 8.1.1, calculate: Calculate successive 'h divisions of the laboratory
a) 0,75 m r = 7,5 kg; sample mass as shown in Table B.3.
b) 1,5.mp = 15,0 kg. This shows that a subsample of mass 280 g would be
obtained after five '/2 divisions. This would be less than
Let the mass of the laboratory sample be ML = 75 kg. the required test portion. Therefore the first step
Calculate successive 'h divisions of the laboratory should be a 5/e division step followed by successive 'h
sample mass as shown in Table B.1. divisions, which would yield the required test portion
This shows that a subsample of mass 9,4 kg would be mass as shown in Table B.4.
obtained after three '/2 divisions. This would be less Table B .3 - Calculation of successive 'h
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than the minimum test portion mass required. divisions of a laboratory sample of
Therefore the first step should be a 3/ division mass 8950 g
followed by two 'h divisions as shown in Table B.2. A Number of h divisions Subsample mass
subsample of 14,1 kg is an acceptable test portion. 9
0 8950
Table B.1- Calculation of successive 'h
1 4475
divisions of a laboratory sample of mass 75 kg
2 2238
Number of V, divisions Subsample mass
kg 3 1119
0 75,0 4 559
1 37,5 5 280

2 18,8 Table B.4- 5/s division followed by 1/2

divisions
3 9,4
Division step Subsample mass
9
Table B.2 - 3/ division followed by %2 8950
divisions
5/s 5594
Division step Subsample mass
kg 'h 2797

- 75,0
/z 1398
h 699
3/ 56,3
/2 350
h 28,1
It can be helpful to display the following information
14,1 given in Figure A.2 in the laboratory where the sample
reduction is carried out.
It can be helpful to display the following information
given in Figure B.1 in the laboratory where the sample LIGHTWEIGHT CONTAMINATORS IN FINE
reduction is carried out. AGGREGATE

Target test portion mass: 300 g to 400 g

SIEVE TEST, 32 mm AGGREGATE
ins between 260 g and 300 g: One 5/s division, then
Target test portion mass: 10 kg to 15 kg
1/2 divisions
ms between 7,5 kg and 10,0 kg: one 3/ division, then
ms between 300 g and 400 g: '/z divisions
h divisions
ms between 400 g and 525 g: one 3A division, then Y2
inns between 10,0 kg and 15,0 kg: 'h divisions
divisions
Figure B.1 - Sieve test of a 32 mm aggregate
Figure B.2 - Determination of lightweight
contaminators in fine aggregate

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 Acknowledgements

Members of Technical Committee on Concrete and Concrete Products

Ir Haji Mohd Noor Azudin Haji Mansor (Chairman) Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Mr Luqmanul Hakim Tarmizi (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad
Ir Wong Loo Min Association of Consulting Engineers
Malaysia
Ir M. Ramuseren/Mr Mohd Faizal Abd Hamid Construction Industry Development Board
Malaysia
Mr Abu Talib Abu Bakar/ Department of Irrigation and Drainage
Mr Roshidy Nasrul Abu Bakar Malaysia
Ir Haji Yahya Haji Ariffin IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Ir Haji Mohd Noor Azudin Haji Mansor/ Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Ms Mas Era Karlina Mohd Fauzi (Cawangan Kejuruteraan Awam, Struktur
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dan Jambatan)
Mr Imran Pilus/Mr Siaw Wai San Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
(Cawangan Pengkalan Udara dan Maritim)
Ir Khoo Jee Chat/Mr Kiew Cher Min Master Builders Association Malaysia
Mr Lee Meng Kee/Mr Eric Wong National Ready Mixed Concrete
Association
Ar Ong Chong Jing Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
Ms Raja Nor Siha SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Civil and Construction Testing Section)
Mr Azmi Musa/Mr Mohd Faizal Mohd Alwi SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Product Certification Section - Civil and
Construction)
Mr Michael D’Olivero/Mr Soo Thong Phor The Cement and Concrete Association of
Malaysia
Ir Boone Lim/Ir Hooi WC The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Assoc Prof Dr Abd Rahman Mohd Sam/ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Baharuddin Abd Rahman
Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Ruslan Mohd Ridzuan/ Universiti Teknologi MARA
Assoc Prof Hamidah Mohd Saman

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 Acknowledgements (continued)

Members of Working Group on Revision of MS 30

Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Ruslan Mohd Ridzuan Universiti Teknologi MARA

(Chairman)
Ms Zuraidah Baba (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad
Assoc Prof Dr Hamidah Mohd Saman Concrete Society of Malaysia
Mr Mohamad Akhir Abdullah IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Ir Badioezaman Ab. Khalik Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Mr Ong Lay Seng/Mr Tan Kah Pin Malaysia Quarries Association
Ir Khor Peng Seong/Mr Nasharudin Isa Minerals and Geoscience Department
Malaysia
Mr Hew Choong Wei National Ready Mixed Concrete
Association
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Ms Raja Nor Siha/Mr Hanun Nazir Mohd Basir SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Civil and Construction Testing Section)
Ir Hooi Wing Chuen/Ir Boone Lim The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Assoc Prof Ir Kartini Kamaruddin Universiti Teknologi MARA

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