Pottawatomie County--Lab Analyses
Data extracted from Table 1 in Bull. 1060-C; full table can be view on main Pottawatomie page.
| Classification of material: | Limestone |
| Location: | SW SW SW sec. 22, T. 6 S., R. 10 E. |
| 39.50787, -96.29490 | |
| Lithologic unit: | Cottonwood Limestone member Upper layer and Lower layer |
| Estimated amount of material (cubic yards) |
Average thickness (feet) |
Accessibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Overburden | ||
| 30,000 | 4 | 1.5 | Good |
| Authority for Test Data | State Highway Commission of Kansas |
| Laboratory No. | 61780 |
| Date of Test | 1-28-1949 |
| Description of materials | |
|---|---|
| Tan-gray massive limestone with 1/4 inch cavities; weathers dark gray. Acceptable for surfacing. 61780 from lower part. | |
| Laboratory Test Data | |
|---|---|
| Weight per cubic foot (pounds dry) |
|
| Specific Gravity (saturated) |
2.33 |
| Comprehensive strength ratio (figures in parenthesis refer to numbered days) |
|
| Los Angeles abrasion percent wear |
47.9 |
| Los Angeles grading | |
| Deval abrasion (rock) percent wear |
|
| Freeze and Thaw Soundness loss ratio (25 cycles) |
.75 |
| Toughness | |
| Absorption | |
| Authority for Test Data | State Highway Commission of Kansas |
| Laboratory No. | 61781 |
| Date of Test | 1-28-1949 |
| Description of materials | |
|---|---|
| Tan-gray massive limestone with 1/4 inch cavities; weathers dark gray. Acceptable for surfacing. 61781 from lower part. | |
| Laboratory Test Data | |
|---|---|
| Weight per cubic foot (pounds dry) |
|
| Specific Gravity (saturated) |
2.37 |
| Comprehensive strength ratio (figures in parenthesis refer to numbered days) |
|
| Los Angeles abrasion percent wear |
44.6 |
| Los Angeles grading | |
| Deval abrasion (rock) percent wear |
|
| Freeze and Thaw Soundness loss ratio (25 cycles) |
.71 |
| Toughness | |
| Absorption | |
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