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    This document outlines the procedure for determining the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates through sieve analysis. Key steps include: weighing samples and sieving them through a nested set of sieves ranging from 40mm to 75 microns in size, with particles retained on each sieve weighed; finer particles below 75 microns dissolved and washed through with water. Results are calculated as the percentage passing each sieve and graphically recorded on a chart for analysis.

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    This document outlines the procedure for determining the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates through sieve analysis. Key steps include: weighing samples and sieving them through a nested set of sieves ranging from 40mm to 75 microns in size, with particles retained on each sieve weighed; finer particles below 75 microns dissolved and washed through with water. Results are calculated as the percentage passing each sieve and graphically recorded on a chart for analysis.

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    This document outlines the procedure for determining the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates through sieve analysis. Key steps include: weighing samples and sieving them through a nested set of sieves ranging from 40mm to 75 microns in size, with particles retained on each sieve weighed; finer particles below 75 microns dissolved and washed through with water. Results are calculated as the percentage passing each sieve and graphically recorded on a chart for analysis.

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    GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS FOR FINE AND COARSE AGGREGATES

    Aim: To determine the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving.

    Sieve Analysis: A weighted sample of aggregate is placed in the top sieve, and the entire set of
    sieves (largest on the top, smallest on the bottom) is vibrated either by hand or mechanically.
    Particles that pass through a given sieve are said to be passing that sieve size. Particles that fail to
    pass through a given sieve are said to be retained on that sieve.

    Apparatus: The apparatus shall consist of the following:


    a) Sieves - IS Sieves of sizes shown in Table 1
    b) Balance - The balance or scale shall be such that it is readable and accurate to 0.1 percent
    of the weight of the test sample.

    Procedure:
    Prepare the sample for sieving from the larger sample. The sample shall be brought to an air-dry
    condition before weighing and sieving. Sample shall be weighed and sieved successively on the
    appropriate sieves starting with the largest. Care shall be taken to ensure that the sieves are clean
    before use. Each sieve shall be shaken separately over a clean tray until not more than a trace
    passes, but in any case for a period of not less than two minutes. The shaking shall be done with a
    varied motion, backwards and forwards, left to right, circular clockwise and anti- clockwise.
    Material shall not be forced through the sieve by hand pressure, but on sieves coarser than 20
    mm, placing of particles is permitted. Lumps of fine material, if present, may be broken by gentle
    pressure with fingers against the side of the sieve. Light brushing with a soft brush on the under
    side of the sieve may be used to clear the sieve openings. On completion of sieving, the material
    retained on each sieve, together with any material cleaned from the mesh, shall be weighed.
    Determination of materials finer than 75 micron:
    The material retained on 75 micron sieve is gently sieved with the application of water do
    dissolve the particles finer than 75 micron and pass through the sieve. Care is to be taken while
    sieving with water so that particles don’t spill out from the sieve. Care shall be taken to avoid, as
    much as possible, the decantation of the coarse particles of the sample. The operation shall be
    repeated until the wash water is clear. All material retained on the nested sieves shall be returned
    to the washed sample in a plate or tray. The washed aggregate shall be dried to constant weight at
    a temperature not exceeding 110°C and weighed to the nearest 0.1 percent.

    Table 1: SIEVES OF SIZES CONFIRMING TO IS 2386 (Part 1)

    For Coarse Aggregate-Sieve sizes For Fine Aggregate-Sieve sizes


    40 mm 4.75 mm
    20 mm 2.36 mm
    10 mm 1.18 mm
    6.3 mm 600 micron
    4.75 mm 300 micron
    150 micron
    75 micron
    Figure 1: CHART FOR RECORDING SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS

    Results: The results be calculated and reported as:

    1) The results should be graphically recorded on chart shown in Figure 1.


    2) The percentage by weight of the total sample passing one sieves and retained on the next
    smaller sieve, to the nearest 0.1 percent.

    Reference:
    IS: 2386 (Part I) – 1963. Methods of Test for Aggregates for concrete – Part 1 .Particle Size and
    Shape, Indian Standard, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi, India

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