ASTM C131-03 - 10.3.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for testing sizes of coarse aggregate smaller than 37.5 mm (1½ in.) for resistance to degradation using the Los Angeles testing machine (Note 1).

Note 1—A procedure for testing coarse aggregate larger than 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) is covered in Test Method C 535.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D75-03

Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates

C125-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

A6/A6M-26a

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling (Includes all amendments and changes 4/27/2026).

C136-06

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

C535-16(2024)

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

E11-24

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

C670-24ae1

Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 2/21/2025).

C702-98

Standard Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size