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AASHTO T 255 / ASTM C 566

Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying

This test procedure covers drying moisture on the aggregate surface as well as in the pores to determine percentage of evaporable moisture.

Equipment List

Sample Pans

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Spoons

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Scale (0.1 g)

Scale Equipment Description
Scale Calibration Worksheet
Scale In-House Procedure
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Hot Plate/Microwave or Heat Lamps

Hot Plate Equipment Description
Hot Plate Calibration Worksheet
Hot Plate In-House Procedure
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Oven

Oven Equipment Description
Oven Calibration Worksheet
Oven In-House Procedure
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This item should be calibrated.

Verify Soil/Aggregates Oven Temperature (performed by inspector)

This item is required for T255