Conclusion Experiment no.

Throughout aggregates’ lifespan, they normally undergo

substantial wear and tear. In general, aggregates should be hard and
tough enough to resist crushing, degradation and disintegration from
any associated activities like production, manufacturing,
stockpiling, placing and compaction. Aggregates not adequately
resistant to abrasion may cause premature structural failure and/or a
loss of skid resistance.
The sample aggregate we used in the experiment is
suitable for use in bituminous road surfacing because the percentage is
24.344%, which is less than 40%. The maximum percentage is 40%
based on the ASTM C-31 Specification. We can also conclude that that
24.344% of the original sample passed through the No.12 sieve.

Conclusion Experiment no. 9

After the experiment was performed, the objective to

determine the fineness of sample cement by sieve method was
achieved. All the necessary data were gathered which includes
the weight of the sample cement and the weight of the residue left the
sieve. Using the formula for determining its fineness, we can conclude
that the sample cement is suitable to be used for construction as
it meets the standards set by ASTM which states that the
Fineness should not be less than 78% . On the other, if the
resulting Fineness of the sample is closely meeting the standard, it can
still be used in light load bearing structures. We can also conclude that
cement’s fineness indicates its freshness. The higher the fineness,
indicates fresher cement.