New Ulm Quartzite Quarries

MNDot CA-7
(1/2" x #4)
[Quality]]


NUMBER OF TESTS PERFORMED: 8
DATE OF LAST TEST:6/9/2011
*NOTE: Values indicate the percent by weight passing square opening sieves.

Gradation
SIEVES (mm) MNDot Spec
Limits
MNDot Spec
Median
NUQQ Running Avg. Sample Standard Deviation about Running Avg. NUQQ Production Working Range % of 4 Consecutive tests inside of Working Range
0.625"
(16.0)
100% 100% 100.0% 0.0% 100% 100.0%
0.5"
(12.5)
85% - 100% 92.5% 100% 0% 100% 100.0%
0.375"
(9.5)
50% - 100% 75.0% 90% 4.4% 86% -94% 100.0%
#4
(4.75)
0% - 25% 12.5% 12.6% 3.4% 9% - 16% 100.0%

DISCLAIMER: The gradation and mechanical test results included in this report are for information only. New Ulm Quartzite Quarries, Inc. makes no representation or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the use of this information. New Ulm Quartzite Quarries, Inc. assumes no liability to anyone for special, collateral, exemplary, indirect, incidental, consequential, or any other kind of damage resulting from the use or application of this information. Customers and other users of our products should exercise their independent judgment when using these products for the purposes they intend.


General Quality
Quality Parameters NUQQ Running Avg. MNDot Spec Limits Note
Non Class 'A' Material by Weight: 1.5% 4.0% Max. Sandstone
L.A.R. Abrasion Loss (A.S.T.M. C131-89): 27.0% 40% Max. Toughness
Magnesium Sulfate Loss
(A.S.T.M. C88-90 - 5 Cycles):
1.2% 15% Max. Soundness
Flat & Elongate Particles, (A.S.T.M. D4791): 0.0% 10.0% max Particle Shape
Specific Gravity, (A.S.T.M. C127-88): 2.62/2.66/2.64 N/A Bulk/Apparent/SSD
Absorption in Bulk Sample, (A.S.T.M. C126): 0.55% N/A Porosity
Unit Weight, PCF, (A.S.T.M. C29): 92.0/82.8 N/A Dry Rodded/Loose
Voids, %, (A.S.T.M. C29): 43.6%/49.3% N/A Dry Rodded/Loose
Freeze thaw durability
(A.S.T.M. 666 Meth. A, 306 Cycles):
88.5%/0.006% N/A RDME/Length Change

A.S.R. Expansion,
(A.S.T.M. C-1293 @ 365 Days W/O Mitigators):

0.123% - A.S.R. Reactivity

A.S.R. Expansion,
(A.S.T.M. C-1293 @ 365 Days W/ 25% "Coal Creek" FA Replacement):

0.027% - A.S.R. Reactivity

A.S.R. Expansion,
(A.S.T.M. C-1260 @ 14 Days W/O Mitigators):

0.220% - A.S.R. Reactivity

200 Mesh, (75 Micron),
Material, (A.S.T.M. C117-90):

0.8% 0.8% Max. Surface Dust
Quartzite Aggregates contain no shale, iron oxide, slate, unsound chert or clay balls.