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Standard(s): BS EN 933-11:2009
Constituents of Course Recycled Aggregates

The Constituents of Recycled Materials Test is essential for evaluating the quality and suitability of recycled aggregates used in construction. This test ensures that the materials meet the required specifications and standards for sustainable construction practices.

The Process

  1. Sample Collection
    • A representative sample of the recycled material is collected, ensuring it reflects the composition of the larger batch.
  2. Visual and Physical Separation
    • The sample is carefully examined to identify and separate its constituents, such as concrete, brick, asphalt, soil, and other foreign materials like plastic or wood.
  3. Weighing and Classification
    • Each constituent is weighed to determine its percentage within the sample.
    • Results are compared against relevant standards to assess compliance with project requirements.

Why Is This Test Important?

  • Quality Assurance: Verifies the recycled material’s suitability for specific applications, such as road bases or structural fills.
  • Sustainability: Promotes the use of recycled materials by ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
  • Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations and project specifications for environmental and material quality.
  • Material Optimisation: Provides data to adjust material processing for higher-quality outputs.

Testing the constituents of recycled materials is a vital step towards sustainable construction, ensuring performance and environmental compliance. Contact us for detailed analysis and expert insights.

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Site Test
Constituents of Course Recycled Aggregates

The Constituents of Recycled Materials Test is essential for evaluating the quality and suitability of recycled aggregates used in construction. This test ensures that the materials meet the required specifications and standards for sustainable construction practices.

The Process

  1. Sample Collection
    • A representative sample of the recycled material is collected, ensuring it reflects the composition of the larger batch.
  2. Visual and Physical Separation
    • The sample is carefully examined to identify and separate its constituents, such as concrete, brick, asphalt, soil, and other foreign materials like plastic or wood.
  3. Weighing and Classification
    • Each constituent is weighed to determine its percentage within the sample.
    • Results are compared against relevant standards to assess compliance with project requirements.

Why Is This Test Important?

  • Quality Assurance: Verifies the recycled material's suitability for specific applications, such as road bases or structural fills.
  • Sustainability: Promotes the use of recycled materials by ensuring performance and safety standards are met.
  • Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations and project specifications for environmental and material quality.
  • Material Optimisation: Provides data to adjust material processing for higher-quality outputs.

Testing the constituents of recycled materials is a vital step towards sustainable construction, ensuring performance and environmental compliance. Contact us for detailed analysis and expert insights.

BS EN 933-11:2009