ASDI: Slake Durability Index 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
ASDI_SDI1 % 1DP 6.1 First cycle slake durability index (if ASDI_SDI1 or ASDI_SDI2 is between 0% and 10%)
ASDI_SDI2 % 1DP 8.6 Second cycle slake durability index
ASDI_SOLN   X Tap water at 20 degC Nature and temperature of slaking fluid
ASDI_INDR   X All fragments showing partial disintegration Appearance of fragments retained in the drum
ASDI_PADR   X Fine particles in suspension with thin layer of larger particles in base of trough. Appearance of fragments passing through the drum
ASDI_REM   X   Remarks
ASDI_METH   X ISRM : Suggested method for determining slake durability index. Test method
ASDI_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
ASDI_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 - None