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Experiment No.4 Sieve Analysis of Aggregate

This document describes a sieve analysis test to determine the particle size distribution of aggregates. The test involves drying samples, sieving them using a series of nested sieves, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating percentages passing and retained to obtain the grain size distribution. This provides important data on aggregate grading to ensure specifications are met for construction mixtures and materials. Results are plotted on semi-log and 0.45 power graphs and the fineness modulus is calculated. Observations, computations, recommendations and conclusions are reported.

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Experiment No.4 Sieve Analysis of Aggregate

This document describes a sieve analysis test to determine the particle size distribution of aggregates. The test involves drying samples, sieving them using a series of nested sieves, weighing the material retained on each sieve, and calculating percentages passing and retained to obtain the grain size distribution. This provides important data on aggregate grading to ensure specifications are met for construction mixtures and materials. Results are plotted on semi-log and 0.45 power graphs and the fineness modulus is calculated. Observations, computations, recommendations and conclusions are reported.

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Professor: Engr. Alexander D.

Co

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CALOOCAN

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING

EXPERIMENT No. 4
Sieve Analysis of Aggregates

Purpose
To determine the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregate by dry sieving.

Significance and Use


This test is used to determine the grading of materials that are to be used as aggregates. It
ensures that particle size distribution complies with applicable requirements and provides the
data necessary to control the material of various aggregate products and mixtures containing
aggregates.

Apparatus
 Balance or scales with a minimum accuracy of 0.5 g for coarse aggregate or 0.1 g for fine
aggregates
 Sieves
 Oven capable of maintaining a uniform temperature of 110 ± 5 degree Celsius
 Mechanical sieve shaker

Test Procedure
1. Dry the aggregate test sample to a constant weight at a temperature of 110 ± 5 degree
Celsius, and then cool to room temperature.
2. Select suitable sieve sizes to furnish the information required by the specifications
covering the material to be tested. Common sieves in millimetres are 37.5, 25, 19, 12.5,
9.5, 4.75, 2.36, 1.18, 0.6, 0.3, 0.15, and 0.075mm
3. Nest the sieves in order of decreasing size opening, and place the aggregate sample on
the top sieve
4. Agitate the sieve by hand or by mechanical apparatus for a sufficient period. The
criterion for sieving time is that, after completion, not more than 1% of the residue on
any individual sieve will pass that sieve during 1 minute of continuous hand sieving.
5. Determine the weight of each size increment
6. The total weight of the material after sieving should be compared with the original
weight of the sample placed on the sieves. If the amount differs by more than 0.3%,
based on the original dry sample weight, the result should not be used for acceptance
purposes.

Analysis and Results


1. Calculate percentages passing, total percentages retained, or percentages of various
sizes of fractions to the nearest 0.1%, on the basis of the total weight of the initial dry
sample.
2. Plot the grain size distribution on a semi-log graph paper
3. Plot the grain size distribution of a 0.45 power graph paper
4. Calculate the fineness modulus.

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Professor: Engr. Alexander D. Co

Report
1. Show step by step computation
2. Observation
3. Recommendation
4. Conclusion

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