The types of tests on aggregate shall be as tabulated in the table below.
The sampling for the aggregates shall be in accordance with Practice D75 and Practice D3665.
The fineness modulus shall not vary more than 0.20. The fineness modulus of the fine aggregate shall be not less than 2.3 and more than 3.1. The fine aggregate shall not pass 45% from a single sieve and retained on the next consecutive sieve as shown in table-1.
The fine aggregate shall consist of natural sand, manufactured sand, or a combination thereof.