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For advice on decorative surface aggregates see [[Stone]]
<li>Granite is generally recommended over limestone for all drainage applications. Granite is both more chemically stable, and more resistant to crushing over time. </li>
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<li>Granular material for underdrains should be clear crushed 20 or 50 mm diameter stone graded in accordance with [https://www.astm.org/Standards/D2940.htm ASTM D 2940].</li>
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*Granular material for underdrains should be clear crushed 20 or 50 mm diameter stone graded in accordance with [https://www.astm.org/Standards/D2940.htm ASTM D 2940],
<li>The 20 mm clear crushed aggregate permits the use of an overlaid layer of high performance bedding (HPB) as a choker layer.</li>
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*The 20 mm clear crushed aggregate permits the use of an overlaid layer of high performance bedding (HPB) as a choker layer,
<li>The void space ratio should be > 0.35 (or > 35%)</li>
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*The void space ratio should be > 0.35 (or > 35%)
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All gravel should meet the following criteria:
 
All gravel should meet the following criteria:
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*Maximum wash loss of 0.5%
<li>Maximum wash loss of 0.5%</li>
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*Minimum durability index of 35
<li>Minimum durability index of 35</li>
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*Maximum abrasion of 10% for 100 revolutions and maximum of 50% for 500 revolutions
<li>Maximum abrasion of 10% for 100 revolutions and maximum of 50% for 500 revolutions</li>
 
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[[Category:materials]]
 
[[Category:materials]]

Revision as of 15:27, 21 September 2017

For advice on decorative surface aggregates see Stone

  • Granular material for underdrains should be clear crushed 20 or 50 mm diameter stone graded in accordance with ASTM D 2940,
  • The 20 mm clear crushed aggregate permits the use of an overlaid layer of high performance bedding (HPB) as a choker layer,
  • The void space ratio should be > 0.35 (or > 35%)

All gravel should meet the following criteria:

  • Maximum wash loss of 0.5%
  • Minimum durability index of 35
  • Maximum abrasion of 10% for 100 revolutions and maximum of 50% for 500 revolutions