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Experiment No. II
SIEVE ANALYSIS
1. Objective(s):
The activity aims to introduce the basic principle, significance, and procedures for the Sieve
Analysis of Aggregates (Coarse and Fine Aggregates).
2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
The students shall be able to:
2.1 Familiarize with basic procedure for the Sieve Analysis of the Aggregates.
2.2 Determine the particle size distribution of the coarse and fine aggregates.
2.3 Characterize the aggregates according to the predominant grain size.
3. Discussion:
As conformed in the ASTM 136-98a, the grain size characteristics of soils that are predominantly
coarse grained are evaluated by a sieve analysis. A nest of sieves is prepared by staking test sieves
one above the other with the largest opening at the top followed by sieves of successively smaller
openings and a catch pan at the bottom. The maximum size of the aggregates depends on the type of
structure for which concrete is to be used. Most of the time, the aggregates have a uniform gradation.
However, gap-graded aggregates provide better strength characteristics. In gap-grading, the sizes of
aggregates do not decrease uniformly. Certain size segments are left out in order to obtain better
packing and, hence, a more utilization of cement.
4. Resources:
1 Set of Sieves
1 Weighing Scale
1 Scoop or spoon
2 Pans
½ Bag of Coarse Aggregates
½ Bag of Fine Aggregates
5. Procedure:
Preparation of Samples
1. Gather aggregates sample (coarse and fine) weighing at least 1 kg, put it in a pan and then
weigh.
2. Dry the sample to constant weight at a temperature of 110 ± 5 °C; weigh after cooling to room
temperature.
3. Place sample in a container large enough to permit spilling when water is added.
4. Add water and agitate.
5. Pour wash aggregates over the nested sieves, avoiding decantation of coarse particles, repeat
operation until wash materials are clear, return all the materials retained in the nested sieves.
6. Dry washed sample to constant weight and weigh after cooling at room temperature.
Sieve Analysis
7. Pass the sample through the nested sieves.
8. Weight materials retained on each sieve.
9. Calculate the cumulative percentage passing each sieve on the basis of oven-dry weight of the
original sample.

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Course:CE405 Experiment No.: 2

Group No.: 2 Section: CE22S1
Group Members: Cai, Anton Julian C. Date Performed: 10/05/2022
Date Submitted: 10/10/2022
Instructor: Engr. Keinjie Perez

6. Data and Results:

6.1 For Fine Aggregates
Size of Mass
Sieve %Finer or
Opening Retained %Mass %Retained
No. %Passing
(mm) (g)
#4 4.75 1 0.1067 0.1067 99.8933
#8 2.36 38 4.0555 4.1622 95.8378
#16 1.18 163 17.3959 21.5582 78.4418
#30 0.6 255 27.2145 48.7727 51.2273
#50 0.355 267 28.4952 77.2679 22.7321
#100 0.15 167 17.8228 95.0907 4.9093
#200 0.075 37 3.9488 99.0395 0.9605
Pan 0 9 0.9605 100.0000 0.0000
Mass of Sample : 940
Mass of Oven-Dry Sample : 937
Mass Retained at #200 Sieves : 37
Moisture Content : 0.32
Fineness Modulus* : 2.4696
*Calculate the fineness modulus, when required, by adding the total percentages of material in
the sample that is coarser than each of the following sieves (cumulative percentages retained), and
dividing the sum by 100: 150-μm (No.100), 300-μm (No. 50), 600-μm (No. 30), 1.18-mm (No. 16),
2.36-mm (No. 8), 4.75-mm (No. 4), 9.5-mm (3⁄8-in.), 19.0-mm (3⁄4-in.), 37.5-mm (11⁄2-in.), and
larger, increasing in the ratio of 2 to 1.
6.1 Computation

7. Conclusion:

There will be vanation in gradation of both fine and

Coarse aggregate as depicted in the graph. Sieve malysis of fine and coarse Aggregates", we can
conclude that to know if an aggregate are good to be used in a construction of spuctures and

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buildings is that we have to steve an amount of gravel and Sand from coarse down into fine pieces
where in different sizes will be Seperated and we will see if the sieved aggregate are well balanced
where in our graphs with percentage of each steve size will show which have more and less amount
Aggregate that are to be used must consist of different sizes because it will beep our structure to be
Stronger and though..

we are succeeded and reached the objectives. of this results and learned how to use and seperate
different size of aggregate through sieving and graph them to see percentage size are cornecked
and gooel to be used in different Structures. This result can apply in the renshuchon of structures
like buildings, bridges, pavements etc...

8. Assessment:
BEGINNER ACCEPTABLE PROFICIENT
CRITERIA SCORE
1 2 3
I. Laboratory Skills
Members
Members do not
Manipulative occasionally Members always
demonstrate needed
Skills demonstrate needed demonstrate needed skills.
skills.
skills
Members are unable Members are able to Members are able to set-
Experimental
to set-up the set-up the materials up the material with
Set-up
materials. with supervision. minimum supervision.
Members
Members do not Members always
occasionally
Process Skills demonstrate targeted demonstrate targeted
demonstrate targeted
process skills. process skills.
process skills.
Members do not Members follow
Safety Members follow safety
follow safety safety precautions
Precautions precautions at all times.
precautions. most of the time.
II. Work Habits
Time
Members do not finish Members finish on Members finish ahead of
Management /
on time with time with incomplete time with complete data
Conduct of
incomplete data. data. and time to revise data.
Experiment
Cooperative and Members do not know Members have Members are on tasks and
Teamwork their tasks and have defined have defined

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responsibilities most
no defined
of the time. Group responsibilities at all times.
responsibilities.
conflicts are Group conflicts are
Group conflicts have
cooperatively cooperatively managed at
to be settled by the
managed most of the all times.
teacher.
time.
Clean and orderly
Clean and orderly
Messy workplace workplace with
Neatness and workplace at all times
during and after the occasional mess
Orderliness during and after the
experiment. during and after the
experiment.
experiment.
Members require
Ability to do Members require Members do not need to
occasional
independent supervision by the be supervised by the
supervision by the
work teacher. teacher.
teacher.
Other Comments/Observations: Total Score
(Total Score)
Rating= ×100
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9. Reference(s):
ASTM 136-98a “Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates”