Republic of the Philippines
RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Pasig Campus
M. Eusebio Avenue, Brgy. San Miguel, Pasig City
CE05L: Construction Material and Testing
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AND
COARSE AGGREGATES
GROUP 5
CLAVO, ELBERT COBIE MORENTE
COBRADOR, LESTER GALASTRE
MABANSAG, ERICA DEL VALLE
PALCO, MYCHA ROSE ARAGON
TAGON, JAY BOY AJECIA
SUBMITTED TO:
ENGR. JOBEN GUEVARRA
MARCH 2023
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
A. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
To test and determine the particle size distribution of fine aggregates as well as the fineness modulus
of aggregate suitable for use in construction by sieve method.
The particle size distribution can influence concrete properties like strength, workability, and
durability. Choosing an appropriate size of aggregate to achieve a desired concrete properties by analyzing
the particle size distribution. And fineness modulus of aggregates which is a measure of the sample's average
particle size is an important parameter used in concrete mix design to ensure that the mixture has the
desired properties.
Overall, this laboratory is an important test to ensure the quality and consistency of concrete mixes.
Also for understanding the material's properties and how it will perform in various engineering applications.
B. EQUIPMENT USED
Stack Of Test Sieves
Balance (with accuracy to 0.01g)
Sieve shaker
Laboratory Oven
C. A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE MAIN EQUIPMENT USED
Balance
Sieves
Mechanical Shaker
Oven
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
D. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE
o Step 1: Weigh the dry test sample of the fine aggregates.
o Step 2: To compute the finest modulus, the sieves sizes that are going to use in the test must be
arranged from smallest to largest or in an ascending order.
o Step 3: Place the pre weighed sample of the fine aggregate to the upper sieve and turn on the sieves
shaker for 10 minutes.
o Step 4: Record the weights of the remaining aggregates in every sieves, including the sieves on the
pan.
o Step 5: Get the total amount of the retained weights and check if it is the same with the original
weight.
o Step 6:Calculate the total percentage of the remained aggregates in each sieves.
o Step 7: The remaining aggregates and the aggregates that passes on the sieves has been calculated.
o Step 8: A graph of grain size against fineness was drawn, and the ASTM C33 scale was utilized to
determine the fine aggregate's size number that was employed in the sieve analysis test.
o Step 9:The percentage of the aggregate that goes through each sieve should be calculated
o Step 10: Plot the Gradation Curve and ascertain the fineness of each aggregate modulus.
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
RESULTS
Formulas that are used:
Percent (%) Error
Effective Size
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
Coefficient of Gradation
Uniformity of Coefficient
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
DATA AND RESULTS
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
Coefficient of Gradation
(0.400035971)2
CG =
(1.029287879)x(0.179195)
CG = 0.867728413
Uniformity Coefficient
1.029287879
CU =
0.179195
CU = 5.744595389
Fitness of Modulus
288.5736801
FM =
100
FM = 2.885736801
CONCLUSION
This laboratory experiment focuses on the sieve analysis of fine aggregate which the majority of the particles
typically pass through a 3/8-inch filter and are made of natural sand or crushed stone. The possible sources of
error in sieve analysis in fine aggregates includes, miscalculations, wrong assumption, excessive amount of sample
material which is the common sources of error. to minimize these kinds of error it is significant to follow the
standard procedures that given by ASTM C33 in which serves as standard offers a detailed specification and
standards for the grading and quality requirements of fine and coarse aggregate for use in concrete. This standard
can be used to specify the grade of the aggregate, the nominal aggregate maximum size, and other grading
requirements in project specifications and ensure that the properties of the sample taken in the laboratory
correspond to those of the total quantity and be sure to evenly divide and accurately weigh each sample. Hence,
when interpreting the results, consider the test procedure and potential errors cautiously to have an accurate sieve
analysis.
The information and test results indicate that the percentage of fineness of the collected fine aggregate
sample is within acceptable limits. The samples of fine aggregate may be nearly well-graded (GW) that is determined.
The Coefficient of Uniformity (CU) resulted into 5.744595389, which is more than the permitted range, and
Gradation (CG) that calculated into 0.867728413, which is less than the required range which indicates that the
fine aggregate is poorly graded (GP) that is according to the Unified Soil Classification Standards (USCS) that the
requirement for Coefficient of Gradation (CG) must have value between 1 and 3 while on Uniformity of Coefficient
(CU) must have greater than 4.00 to be deemed well graded.
SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE&
CE05L: Laboratory Report No. 1 (ASTM C33)
COARSE AGGREGATES
Taking everything into account, the values calculated in different Effective Size using the interpolation
method are resulted into D10 with 0.179175mm, D30 with 0.400035971mm, and D60 with 1.029287879mm
respectively that these values determined that the material is well-graded and contains a range of particle sizes such
that the Fineness Modulus (FM) have data of 2.885736801 concludes that the material is fine to medium sand.
In the given experiment, there is no inaccuracy or loss in the aggregate samples. This is feasible since some
materials were not removed from the sieves because the shaking method was utilized appropriately, and none of the
sample particles were tucked in the sieves. By observing that the balance used to measure the requisite masses is
extremely sensitive to even little movements and does not readily offer a consistent reading, the inaccurate data
presented in the tests can be explained. It leads to a conclusion due to the fact that badly graded fine aggregate
can leave a big void in the concrete, it can be concluded that fine aggregate sieve analysis can significantly affect
how it is employed. Also, it means that the concrete's strength might be diminished and is susceptible to easy
deterioration, as shown by the provided statistics.
