CE 2 โ CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING
LABORATORY EXERCISE NO. 4
SIEVE TESTS ON AGGREGATES
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Objective:
The particle size distribution of samples of aggregates and fillers are done by sieving.
Main Principles:
For coarse and fine aggregates free from particles, which cause agglomeration, Dry Sieving may be
performed.
Materials and Equipment:
๏ท Test sieves with diameter 450 mm or 300 mm; 75 mm, 63 mm, 50 mm, 37.5 mm, 28 mm, 14 mm, 10
mm, 6.3 mm, 5 mm
๏ท Lids and receivers
๏ท A balance readable and accurate to 0.5 g
๏ท Riffle boxes
๏ท Metal containers
๏ท Metal trays
๏ท Scoop
๏ท Sieve brushes
๏ท Mechanical sieve shaker (optional)
Sample Preparation:
Dry the test portion by heating at a temperature of 105ยฐC for minimum of 12 hours. Allow to cool, weigh and
record as m1.
