CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SESSION II: 2021/2022

DCC30112 – GEOTECHNICAL AND HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

LABORATORY

NAME
REGISTRATION
PROGRAM / GROUP
PRACTICAL WORK
DATE

Displays correct procedures for investigating the

problems
Select and uses Tools
Displays the usage of the tools/ apparatus/ machine/
CLO1 to run the study/ laboratory work
PRACTICAL Measures the data with accuracy and quality
(P3) Measurement
Displays performance of data measurement
Time management Follows time management
Housekeeping Displays cleanliness and neatness
𝟎
TOTAL P3 (60%) × 𝟔𝟎% =
𝟑𝟎
CLO2 Safety procedure Adhere to safety procedure during laboratory
SAFETY Personal Protective
(A4) Adhere to safety protocols
Equipment (PPE)
TOTAL A4 (10%)

Result Presentation
(Raw Data/Value/ Plan/ Graph, etc) *if any

Report Analysis Calculation

CLO3 Result Discussions
REPORT
Conclusions
(C4)
Apply a standard format of report
Report Standard (Cover page, title, presentation and tidiness)
Completion of report within the time given

TOTAL C4 (30%)

TOTAL SCORE (P3) + (A4) + (C4) /100

 EXPERIMENT 3: SIEVE ANALYSIS

PART A: SIEVE ANALYSIS

1.0 OBJECTIVE

1) to determine the percentage of different grain sizes contained within a soil.

2) to determine the distribution of the coarser, larger-sized particles

2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have
learned to:
a) The distribution of different grain sizes affects the engineering properties of soil.
b) Can classifying the types of soil based on analysis grain sizes.

3.0 THEORY

Sieve analysis is used to determine the distribution of the larger grain sizes. The soil is passed
through a series of sieves with the mesh size reducing progressively, and the proportions by
weight of the soil retained on each sieve are measured.

4.0 EQUIPMENTS

a. Set of sieves

c. Balance b. Sieve shaker

d. Cleaning brush
5.0 PROCEDURES

1. Write down the weight of each sieve as well as the bottom pan to be used in the analysis.
2. Record the weight of the given dry soil sample.
3. Make sure that all the sieves are clean, and assemble them in the ascending order of sieve
numbers (#4 sieve at top and #200 sieve at bottom). Place the pan below #200 sieve.
Carefully pour the soil sample into the top sieve and place the cap 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 and record the weight of each
sieve with its retained soil. In addition, remember to weight and record the weight of the
bottom pan with its retained fine soil.

6.0 FORMULAS

Cu = D60/D10

Cc = (D30)2/(D10 x D60)
 7.0 RESULT AND CALCULATIONS

Weight of Weight of Sieve Weight Percentage Passing by

Sieve Size
Sieve (g) + Fine (g) Retained (g) Retained (%) Weight(%)

PAN
8.0 QUESTIONS

1. Plot the percentage passing (%) versus Particle size (mm)

2. From the graph plotted, determine:
(a) percentage of different particle size fractions ( to determine G, S)
(b) The value of D10, D30, D60 from grading curve and finding the Cu and Cc
(c) Classifying the grade of the soil