South Shore Plant 1 N. Buchanan St. Gary, IN, 46402 | Sales and Dispatch: (219) 931-7462 [email protected]
General Description Beemsterboer Aggregates provides light weight ACBF (Air Cooled Blast Furnace) aggregates; a nonmetallic coproduct from iron manufacturing. It consists primarily of silicates, aluminosilicates, and calcium-alumina-silicates.
Technical Properties
Method Test Result Specification
Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 27) Sieve Size Percent Passing CA 6
1 1/2" 100.0 100 1" 93.4 90-100 1/2" 65.5 60-90 No. 4 52.8 30-56 No. 16 26.5 10-40 No. 200 4.8 4-12
Wash -No. 200 Sieve (AASHTO T11) Decant 4.5 -
Moisture (AASHTO T 255) Moisture 3.90% N/A
Freeze Thaw (AASHTO T 103) Freeze Thaw 1.6% N/A
Illinois Test Procedure 202 Leachate pH 7.0 - Clear Coloring
Above Greenish-Yellow (HUE 10 Y)
on Rock Chart
Unit Weights (AASHTO T 19) Rodded Unit Weights lbs/ft3 106 N/A
lbs/yd3 2,862
ton/yd3 1.431
Standard Proctor (AASHTO T 99) Optimum Moisture 9.8% N/A
Max. Dry Density 113.3 lbs/ft³ N/A
Max. Wet Density 124.9 lbs/ft³ N/A
All data is based on material averages and are in compliance with IDOT Standards. Actual production runs may vary.
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IDOT- CA 6 Class A - ACBF AGGREGATE
Producer: 52103-08 Material: 043CM06
Approved Product
South Shore Plant 1 N. Buchanan St. Gary, IN, 46402 | Sales and Dispatch: (219) 931-7462 [email protected]
Environmental
General
Applications
Chemical
All material is tested in accordance with IDOT Leachate Test Procedure 202. 100% Acceptance equivalent or better than natural aggregates.
o Minimizes potential of NON-HAZARDOUS run off discoloration and Sulphur odor. o IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation)
ACBF Aggregates are INERT (NON-EXPANSIVE). o INDOT (Indiana Department of Transportation)
o ACBF Aggregates are EXEMPT from ASTM Test Method D-4792 (expansion). o AASHTO (American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials)
ACBF Aggregates are Alkaline with a pH in excess of 8.0. o ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
o Alkaline materials DO NOT contribute to Corrosion. o FHWA (United States Federal Highway Administration)
ACBF Aggregates can yield up to 20% more per CY than natural aggregates! o FAA (United States Federal Aviation Administration)
Product Facts
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General Product Information
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Pipe Bedding and Backfill Snow and Ice Control PCC Agriculture/Soil Amendment
*(100% Replacement for limestone)
ACBF Approved Uses