ALOS: Los Angeles Abrasion Tests

  • Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling
Heading Unit Type Example Description
LOCA_ID   ID 327-16A Location identifier
SAMP_TOP m 2DP 24.55 Depth to top of sample
SAMP_REF   X 24 Sample reference
SAMP_TYPE   PA U Sample type
SAMP_ID   ID ABC121415010 Sample unique global identifier
SPEC_REF   X 1a Specimen reference
SPEC_DPTH m 2DP 24.55 Depth to top of test specimen
SPEC_DESC   X Grey angular limestone Specimen description
SPEC_PREP   X Prepared according to client instructions Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
ALOS_LOSA   0DP 15 Los Angeles coefficient
ALOS_LOPW % 0DP 10 Los Angeles percentage wear
ALOS_LOWR   0DP 8 Los Angeles wear ratio
ALOS_FRAC   X 10-14mm with between 60% and 70% passing a 12.5mm test sieve. Size fraction from which test portion was obtained
ALOS_CHAR   X 11 steel balls 45-49mm, total load 4800g Ball load or charge grading
ALOS_REM   X   Remarks
ALOS_METH   X BS EN 1097-2: 1998 Test method
ALOS_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
ALOS_CRED   X UKAS 0000 Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT   X Checked Test status
FILE_FSET   X FS10 Associated file reference (eg test result sheets)

Notes - 1

  • Headings are included for both BS1377 and ISRM test specifications.