AASHTO T 176 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soil by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test

This video covers the plastic fines in aggregate and soils by the Sand Equivalent Test as per AASHTO T 176. This is a quick test to show the relative proportion of fine dust or clay-like material in soils or graded aggregate. This video covers Alternate Method #2.
This video has been provided courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation with permission for viewing on TC3’s TH-cam channel. Note that this video may include some state-specific verbiage; however, the content is beneficial to technical staff involved in highway operations regardless of geographic location. Anyone viewing this video should refer to their agency specifications and requirements, which they need to review and follow.
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