CE 341 Homework 1 – Due: 25.11.

2022
1)A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of coarse aggregate and produced the
following results: (50 pts)
a) Calculate the percent passing through each sieve.
b) What is the maximum size?
c) Plot the percent passing versus sieve size on a semi-log gradation chart. (Grading
curve)
d) Determine the fineness modulus, FM. Is it in the typical range?

Sieve Size Amount

Retained, kg
3 in. 0
2 in. 0
1-1/2 in. 1,678
1 in. 7,212
3/4 in. 5,443
1/2 in. 6,123
3/8 in. 12,111
No. 4 4,581
Pan 0,590

2)Determine the following parameters for both the coarse and fine aggregate samples
(separately) based on the data provided in the following table: (50 pts)

Aggregate WOD (g) WSSD (g) Wsw (g) Wstock (g) Wpyc+w1 (g) Wpyc+agg+w2 (g)
Coarse
5220 5226 3294 5302 ---- ----
Aggregate
Fine
496 501 ---- 515 622 938
Aggregate

a) absorption capacity
b) moisture content
c) apparent specific gravity
d) bulk specific gravity (oven dry)
e) bulk specific gravity (SSD)