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LAB 2 Matmat

The laboratory activity focused on sieve analysis of coarse aggregates to determine their particle size distribution, which is crucial for classifying aggregates and assessing their engineering properties. The results indicated a well-graded sample with a significant amount retained between the 12.5 mm and 4.75 mm sieves, confirming its suitability for construction applications. The analysis concluded that the aggregate's grading is essential for ensuring strength and durability in concrete production.
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LAB 2 Matmat

The laboratory activity focused on sieve analysis of coarse aggregates to determine their particle size distribution, which is crucial for classifying aggregates and assessing their engineering properties. The results indicated a well-graded sample with a significant amount retained between the 12.5 mm and 4.75 mm sieves, confirming its suitability for construction applications. The analysis concluded that the aggregate's grading is essential for ensuring strength and durability in concrete production.
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Name: Matin-ao, April Joy P.

Date: 03/07/2025
Course, Year and Section: BSCE-II FGLM2 Instructor: Mark Chrysler F. Valeros
Subject Code and Description: CE103 – Construction Materials Rating:
and Testing

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO.2

SIEVE ANALYSIS OF COARSE AGGREAGATES

Objectives: This laboratory exercise aims to determine the particle size distribution of coarse
aggregate by sieving.

Significance:The distribution of different grain sizes affects the engineering properties of


aggregates. Sieve analysis provides the grain size distribution, and it is required in classifying the
aggregates.

Equipment/Apparatus:

Balance
Set of sieves (37.5mm, 25mm, 20mm, 16mm, 12.75mm, 10mm, and 4.75mm)
pan
scoop
cleaning brush
sieve shaker

Sample:

The coarse aggregate sample shall be obtained in accordance with AASHTO T2 (Sampling of
Aggregates) and reduced in accordance with AASHTO T248 (Reducing Field Sample of Aggregates
to Test Size).

Procedure:
1. Take 5kg of coarse aggregate sample and record in the data sheet.
2. Make sure that all the sieves are clean, and assemble them in the ascending order of sieve
numbers (sieve with largest opening at the top and the sieve with the smallest opening at
bottom). Place the pan below the smallest size sieve.
3. Carefully pour the sample into the top sieve and place the lid over it.
4. Place the sieve stack in the mechanical shaker and shake for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the stack from the shaker and carefully weigh the retained aggregates in each
sieve including the retained aggregates in the pan. Record in the data sheet.
6. Obtain the mass of aggregate retained on each sieve by subtracting the weight of the
empty sieve from the mass of the sieve + retained aggregate, and record this mass as the
weight initial mass of the soil sample. A loss of more than two percent is unsatisfactory.
7. Calculate the percent retained in each sieve by dividing the weight retained on each sieve
by the original sample mass.
8. Calculate the percent passing by starting with 100 percent and subtracting the percent
retained on each sieve as a cumulative procedure.
SIEVE ANALYSIS COARSE AGGREGATES
DATA SHEET

Date Performed: February 25, 2025


Date Presented: March 07, 2025
Submitted By: España, Gabriel Robvic B.
Group No. 2

Data:

Total Weight of Aggregate: 5000g

Sieve No. Opening of Mass Percent Cumulative Percent


Sieve Retained(g) Retained Percent Passing (%)
Retained
1 75.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
2 63.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
3 50.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
4 37.5 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
5 25.0 145.42 2.95 2.95 97.05
6 19.0 331.76 6.73 9.68 90.32
7 12.5 1960.46 39.77 49.45 50.55
8 9.50 1700.18 34.49 83.94 16.06
9 4.75 651.68 13.22 97.16 2.84
10 2.35 18.24 0.37 97.53 2.47
11 2.00 1.97 0.04 97.57 2.43
12 1.18 2.96 0.06 97.63 2.37
13 0.600 5.92 0.12 97.75 2.25
14 0.425 3.94 0.08 97.83 2.17
15 0.300 7.39 0.15 97.98 2.02
16 0.150 20.70 0.42 98.40 1.60
17 0.075 15.28 0.31 98.71 1.29
Moisture Content : 1.41 %
Calculations:

SOLUTION:
Total Mass = 5000g
Moisture Content = 1.41%
Coarse and Fine Aggregates Mass = Total mass – Moisture Content

𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 (𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒)−𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔(𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒)


Mass Retained = ( )
100
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑
Percent Retained = ( ) 𝑥100
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠
Cumulative Percent Retained = ∑ 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑅𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑

Sieve Cumulative Percent


Mass Retained Percent Retained
No. Retained
4929.5 0.00
1 (100.00 − 100.00) 𝑥 = 0.00𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.00% 0.00
100 4929.5
4929.5 0.00
2 (100.00 − 100.00) 𝑥 = 0.00𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.00% 0.00
100 4929.5
4929.5 0.00
3 (100.00 − 100.00) 𝑥 = 0.00𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.00% 0.00
100 4929.5
4929.5 0.00
4 (100.00 − 100.00) 𝑥 = 0.00𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.00% 0.00
100 4929.5
4929.5 145.42
5 (100.00 − 97.05) 𝑥 = 145.42𝑔 𝑥100 = 2.95% 2.95
100 4929.5
4929.5 331.76
6 (97.05 − 90.32) 𝑥 = 331.76𝑔 𝑥100 = 6.73% 2.95 + 6.73 = 9.68
100 4929.5
4929.5 1960.46
7 (90.32 − 50.55) 𝑥 = 1960.46𝑔 𝑥100 = 39.77% 9.68 + 39.77 = 49.45
100 4929.5
4929.5 1700.18
8 (50.55 − 16.06) 𝑥 = 1700.18𝑔 𝑥100 = 34.49% 49.45 + 34.49 = 83.94
100 4929.5
4929.5 651.68
9 (16.06 − 2.84) 𝑥 = 651.68𝑔 𝑥100 = 13.22% 83.94 + 13.22 = 97.16
100 4929.5
4929.5 18.24
10 (2.84 − 2.47) 𝑥 = 18.24𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.37% 97.53 + 0.37 = 97.53
100 4929.5
4929.5 1.97
11 (2.47 − 2.43) 𝑥 = 1.97𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.04% 97.53 + 0.04 = 97.57
100 4929.5
4929.5 2.96
12 (2.43 − 2.37) 𝑥 = 2.96𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.06% 97.57 + 0.06 = 97.63
100 4929.5
4929.5 5.92
13 (2.37 − 2.25) 𝑥 = 5.92𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.12% 97.63 + 0.12 = 97.75
100 4929.5
4929.5 3.94
14 (2.25 − 2.17) 𝑥 = 3.94𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.08% 97.75 + 0.08 = 97.83
100 4929.5
4929.5 7.39
15 (2.17 − 2.02) 𝑥 = 7.39𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.15% 97.83 + 0.15 = 97.98
100 4929.5
4929.5 20.70
16 (2.02 − 1.60) 𝑥 = 20.70𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.42% 97.98 + 0.42 = 98.40
100 4929.5
4929.5 15.28
17 (1.60 − 1.29) 𝑥 = 15.28𝑔 𝑥100 = 0.31% 98.40 + 0.31 = 98.71
100 4929.5
Observations:

-In conducting the sieve analysis, we observed that the larger


particles were retained in the upper sieves while progressively smaller
particles passed through to the lower sieves. A significant portion of the
material was captured between the 12.5 mm and 4.75 mm sieves,
indicating a well-distributed aggregate size. The finest sieves contained
minimal retained material, suggesting a low percentage of fine aggregates
in the sample.

Analysis and Interpretation of the Results:

- The results of the sieve analysis show that the sample mainly consists of
coarse aggregates, with a significant amount retained in the 12.5 mm and 9.5
mm sieves. The cumulative percentage retained suggests that the sample falls
within acceptable grading limits, ensuring a well-balanced distribution of particle
sizes. The percent passing values decrease as the sieve openings get smaller,
which is a typical trend for well-graded aggregates.
Well-graded aggregates are important in construction because they
improve workability and contribute to the strength and durability of concrete and
other structural materials. The grading curve created from the data shows a
steep rise at certain sieve sizes, indicating that most of the material falls within a
specific size range. This means the aggregate has a good balance of coarse and
fine particles, which helps with proper packing and interlocking.

Conclusion:

The sieve analysis successfully determined the particle size


distribution of the sample. The results confirm that the sample is well-
graded and suitable for construction applications, such as concrete
production, where having a proper mix of particle sizes is essential for
strength and durability. Additionally, there was minimal material loss
during testing, meaning the data collected is reliable. Overall, this test
highlights the importance of aggregate grading in ensuring high-quality
construction materials.

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