TECHNICAL STANDARD NTP 339.

185
PERUVIAN 2002
Technical and Commercial Regulations Commission - INDECOPI
138 La Prosa Street, San Borja (Lima 41) P.O. Box 145 Lima, Peru

AGGREGATES. Standard testing method for

total evaporable moisture content of aggregates by
dried

AGGREGATES. Standard test method for total evaporable moisture content of aggregate by drying

May 16, 2002

1st Edition

R.0048-2002/[Link] on 2002-05-30 Price based on 08 pages

I.C.S.: 91.100.30 THIS STANDARD IS RECOMMENDED
Aggregates, drying, moisture content
 INDEX

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INDEX i

PREFACE ii

1. OBJECT 1

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES 1

3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION 2

4. DEFINITIONS 3

5. DEVICES 3

6. SAMPLING 4

7. PROCEDURE 4

8. RESULTS EXPRESSION 5

9. PRECISION AND MARGIN OF ERROR 6

10. BACKGROUND 8
 PREFACE

A. HISTORICAL REVIEW

A.1 This Peruvian Technical Standard was developed by the Technical Committee.
Standardization of Aggregates, Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Concrete
Pretensioned, through the Ordinary System 2, from July to December
from 2001, it used ASTM C 566:1997 as a reference.

A.2 The Technical Standardization Committee of Aggregates, Concrete

(concrete), Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete presented to the Commission of
Technical and Commercial Regulations - CRT, dated 2001-12-27, the PNTP
339.185:2001, for its review and approval; being submitted to the Discussion stage
Published on 2002-03-11. No observations were made, it was officialized.
as Peru Technical Standard NTP 339.185:2002 AGGREGATES. Testing method
normalized for total moisture content evaporatable in aggregates by
drying, 1st Edition, on May 30, 2002.

A.3 This Peruvian Technical Standard was taken in its entirety from ASTM C
566:1997. This Peruvian Technical Standard presents editorial changes regarding
mainly the terminology used specific to the Spanish language and has been
structured according to the Peruvian Guides GP 001:1995 and GP 002:1995.

B. INSTITUTIONS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE PREPARATION

FROM THE PERUVIAN TECHNICAL STANDARD

SECRETARY Service National of

Normalization, Training and
Research for the Industry of
Construction - SENCICO

PRESIDENT Carlos Pérez Bardález

SECRETARY Vanna Guffanti Parra

ENTITY REPRESENTATIVE

UNICON Enrique Pasquel

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DURACRETO S.A. Francisco Gómez De La Torre

AREQUIPA STEEL CORPORATION S.A. Victor Granados

ETERNIT S.A. Mauro Quezada

SWISS CHEMICAL S.A. Milan Pejnovic

CEMENTOSPACASMAYO S.A.A. Rosaura Vásquez

COSAPI Javier Martín Arranz

MTCVC-GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF Teresa Barba

HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION

INADE Maria Antonieta Chevarría

INVERMET Guillermo Vivanco

ASOCEM Manuel Gonzáles De La Cotera

ARPL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY S.A. Wilfredo Quintana

CIP-CHAPTER OF CIVILIANS Ana Biondi

PUCP Julia Mendoza

URP Gonzalo Luque

SENCICO Carlos Pérez

Vanna Guffanti

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AGGREGATES. Standard testing method for

total evaporatable moisture content in aggregates by
drying

1. OBJECT

This Peruvian Technical Standard establishes the procedure to determine the total percentage.
of evaporative moisture in a sample of fine or coarse aggregate by drying. The moisture
evaporative includes the surface moisture and that contained in the pores of the aggregate, but
it does not consider the water that chemically combines with the minerals of some
aggregates and that is not susceptible to evaporation, which is why it is not included in the
percentage determined by this method.

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The following regulations contain provisions that, when cited in this text, constitute
requirements of this Peruvian Technical Standard. The indicated editions were in effect in
the time of this publication. Like any regulation, it is subject to review, it is recommended to
those who make agreements based on them, to analyze the convenience of using the
recent editions of the cited standards below. The Peruvian Organization of
Normalization has, at all times, the information of the Peruvian Technical Standards
in force.

2.1 Peruvian Technical Standards

2.1.1 NTP 350.001:1970 TEST SAMPLES

2.1.2 NTP 339.047:1979 Definitions and

terminology related to concrete

2.1.3 NTP 400.010:2001 AGGREGATES. Extraction and preparation of

the samples
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2.1.4 NTP 400.011:1996 AGGREGATES. Definition and classification of

aggregates for use in mortars and concrete
concrete

2.1.5 NTP 400.022:2002 AGGREGATES. Method of essay

normalized for specific weight and absorption
of fine aggregate

2.1.6 NTP 400.021:2002 AGGREGATES. Method of essay

normalized for specific weight and absorption
of coarse aggregate

2.1.7 NTP 400.037: 2001 AGGREGATES. Specifications

standardized for concrete aggregates
(concrete)

2.2 Technical Standard of Association

ASTM C 670:1996 Practice for preparing precision and bias

statements for test methods for construction
materials

3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION

3.1 This Peruvian Technical Standard applies to the correction of proportions.

from the batches of ingredients to produce concrete. The method
generally measures the moisture in the test sample with greater reliability than the
sample represents the source of aggregate. In those cases where the aggregate is
changed by heat or when more refined measurements are required, the test must
to be carried out using a ventilated oven with controlled temperature.

3.2 The largest particles of coarse aggregate, especially those

greater than 50 mm (2 inches) will require more drying time for the moisture to
move from the interior of the particle to the surface. The user of this method must
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empirically determine if the quick drying methods provide sufficient

precision for the required end, when larger size particles dry.

4. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Peruvian Technical Standard, the definitions that apply are
presented in the NTP 400.011 and NTP 339.047.

5. DEVICES

5.1 Scale: With a sensitivity of 0.1% of the test weight at any point
within the range of use. Within any interval equal to 10% of the capacity of the
scale, the weight indication must have an accuracy within 0.1% of the range
indicated.

5.2 Heat source: A ventilated oven capable of maintaining the temperature

around the sample at 110 ºC 5 ºC. When very precise control is not required.
the temperature (See section 3.1), other heat sources can be used, such as a
electric or gas hot plate or stove, electric heating lamps, or a microwave oven
ventilated.

5.3 Sample container: A container that is not affected by heat and

with enough capacity to contain the sample without the risk of spilling. It will have the
a convenient way for the sample thickness not to exceed one fifth of the smallest
lateral dimension.

Caution: When using a microwave oven, the container must be non-metallic.

NOTE 1: Except when very large samples are being tested, a common baking source is
apparent to be used with a kitchen or hot plate, or any flat metal source can be
use with heat lamps or ovens. Take note of the precaution indicated in section 5.3.1.
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5.4 Stirrer: A metal spoon or spatula of convenient size.

6. SAMPLING

6.1 The sampling will be carried out in accordance with NTP 400.010, with the exception of the
sample size.

6.2 A representative sample of the moisture content must be available.

from the supply source that is being evaluated with a mass no less than the amount
indicated in Table 1. The sample must be protected against moisture loss beforehand.
to determine its mass.

TABLE 1 - Sample size of aggregate

Minimum mass of the aggregate sample

Nominal maximum aggregate size
normal weight in kg
mm (inch)
4.75 (0.187) (No. 4) 0.5
9.5 (3/8) 1.5
12.5 (1/2) 2.0
19.0 (3/4) 3.0
5.0 (1) 4.0
37.5 (1 ½) 6.0
50.0 (2) 8.0
63.0 (2 ½) 10.0
75.0 (3) 13.0
90.0 (3 ½) 16.0
100.0 (4) 25.0
150 (6) 50.0

7. PROCEDURE

7.1 Determine the mass of the sample with a precision of 0.1%.

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7.2 Dry the sample in the container using the chosen heat source,
taking care to avoid losing any particle. A very quick drying can
cause some particles to explode resulting in particle losses. Use an oven
controlled temperature when excessive heat can alter the characteristics of
added or when a more precise measurement is required. If a heat source is used
unlike the temperature-controlled oven, stir the sample during drying to
accelerate the operation and avoid localized overheating. When using an oven
Microwave, stirring the sample is optional.

7.3 When using an iron or stove, drying can be accelerated by the

Next procedure: Add enough anhydrous alcohol to cover the wet sample.
Revolve and allow the suspended material to settle. Decant as much as possible.
possible to alcohol without losing any particle of the sample. Ignite the alcohol
remnant and allow it to burn until it is consumed during the drying of the sample over
the grill or kitchen.

Warning: Take precautions to control ignition to prevent damage or

wounds with lit alcohol.

7.4 The sample will be sufficiently dry when the application of heat
additional cause or may cause less than 0.1% additional mass loss.

7.5 Determine the mass of the dry sample with an approximation of 0.1%
after it has dried and cooled enough not to damage the scale.

8. RESULT EXPRESSION

8.1 Calculate the total evaporative moisture content as follows:

p = 100 (W - D) / D

Where:

P = Total evaporable moisture content of the sample in

percentage
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W = Original wet sample mass in grams

D = Mass of the dry sample in grams

8.2 The surface moisture content is equal to the difference between the
total evaporative moisture content and absorption, with all values referring to the
mass of a dry sample. Absorption can be determined according to the NTP
400.021 or the NTP 400.022.

9. PRECISION AND MARGIN OF ERROR

9.1 Precision

9.1.1 The standard deviation for the same operator in the same laboratory
for the moisture content of the aggregates it has been found to be 0.28% (NOTE 2).
As a consequence, the results of two properly conducted tests by the same
operators in the same laboratory should not differ by more than 0.79% (NOTE 2) from one another
another.

9.1.2 The standard deviation between laboratories for the moisture content of
the aggregates have been found to be 0.28% (NOTE 2). Consequently, the results
from two tests properly carried out by two laboratories on the same sample, not
They must differ by more than 0.79% (NOTE 2) from each other.

9.1.3 The test data used to establish the mentioned precision indices in
The previous paragraphs were obtained from samples dried to a constant weight in an oven.
maintained at 110 ºC 5 ºC. When other drying methods are used, the
the accuracy of the results can be significantly different from those mentioned above.

NOTE 2: These numbers respectively represent the 1s and d2s limits as described in the
ASTM C 670.

9.2 Margin of error

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9.2.1 When comparing experimental results with known values of

carefully composed specimens, the following has been established:

[Link] The margin of error for moisture tests in an aggregate has been found that
it has an average value of +0.06%. The margin of error for individual test values
for the same material it has been found that it is between -0.07% and +0.20% with a 95%
trust.

[Link] The margin of error for moisture tests in a second aggregate has
found that has an average value < +0.01%. The margin of error of test values
individuals for the same material have been found to be between -0.14% and +0.14%
with 95% confidence.

[Link] The margin of error for moisture tests combined for both materials is
it has been found that it has an average value of +0.03%. The margin of error for values of
Individual tests, together for both materials, have been found to be between –
0.12% y +0.18% with 95% confidence.

The test data used to establish the aforementioned precision indices

The previous paragraphs were obtained from samples dried to constant weight in an oven.
maintained at 110 °C 5 ºC. When other drying methods are used, the
The accuracy of the results may be significantly different from those indicated before.

NOTE 3: The established accuracy and margin of error indices have been derived from data from
moisture of aggregates supplied by 17 participating laboratories in the Program
determination of moisture sample skill of soils from the SHRP, which is described in the
report of the National Research Council of the USA No. SHRP-P-619. The tested samples to the
These indices refer to well-graded mixes of fine and coarse aggregate with contents
of humidity oscillating between air-dried and superficially dry saturated condition.

10. PRECEDENT
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ASTM C 566: 1997 Standard test method for total evaporable

moisture content of aggregates by drying