Sieves Analysis For Coarse Aggregate: College of Engineering and Architecture

RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering and Architecture
SIEVES ANALYSIS FOR COARSE AGGREGATE
Submitted by:
Cenido, Rhaeniel John P.
Rillorta, Angela L.
Roa, Maria Angelica R.
Velasquez, Izhy Angela B.
Date:
March 03, 2023
Submitted to:
Engr. Joven Gueverra
II. CONTENT
A. Purpose
The test is performed to determine the distribution of the different particle size
specifically aggregates and fineness modulus of coarse aggregates by sieving. The
information gathered can be used for more accurate measurements in regards to
particle size distribution, which will allow us to understand how the particles are
distributed throughout the process of sieve analysis.
B. Equipment
Balance, Sieves, Mechanical Shaker, Oven.
C. Schematic Diagram
D. Test Procedure
The sample is dry to a constant weight at a temperature of 110 degrees Celsius. The
dry sample is then weighed, as well as the each of the empty sieve and the pan. Next,
the dry sample is placed on top of a group of nested sieves in order of decreasing size
of opening from the top to bottom and is mechanically shaken for about 10 minutes.
After shaking, the material retained is weighed on each of the sieves. Finally, calculate
for the percentage coarser than and the percentage passing. Draw the particle
distribution curve and calculate the fineness modulus of the average size of the
sample.
III. RESULTS
Table 3. Tabulated Data of Sieve Masses and Sample Mass

Sieve Masses Sample Mass (g)
Sieve # Mass (g) Coarse 5144.5
3/8 in 541.5
½ in 527.5
¾ in 547.5
1 in 552
4 487.5
8 476.5
16 433.5
30 405
50 372.5
100 346
Pan 368.5
Total 5058
Table 4. Tabulated Data of the Measured Data

Sieve Diameter Weight Weight Percent Cumulative Cumulative
# Size (g) Retained Mass Percent Percent
(mm) (g) Retained Retained Passed
1 in 25 752 200 3.888402839 3.888402839 96.11159716
¾ in 19 3345.5 2798 54.39875571 58.28715855 41.71284145
½ in 12.5 1698 1170.5 22.75687761 81.04403616 18.95596384
3/8 in 9.5 1017.5 476 9.254398756 90.29843492 9.701565082
4 4.75 949.5 462 8.982210557 99.28064547 0.719354525
8 2.36 501.5 25 0.486050355 99.76669583 0.23330417
Pan 0 380.5 12 0.23330417 100 0
Total 8644.5 5143.5 100 532.5653738
Figure 4. Particle Size Distribution Curve
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION

120
CUMULATIVE PERCENT PASSING (%)
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
SIEVE'S DIAMETER
D60 (mm) 21.01701215

D30 (mm) 15.65448526
D10 (mm) 9.596743697
Coefficient of 1.215018002
Gradiation
Uniformity of 2.190014948
Coefficient
Fineness Modulus 5.325653738
Deviation 0.000194382
Mass Percent 0.01438235

Deviation
Sample Calculations:
1. Obtain the mass of soil retained on each sieve by subtracting the weight of the
empty sieve from the mass of the sieve + retained soil, and record this mass as the
weight retained on the data sheet. The sum of these retained masses should be
approximately equals the initial mass of the soil sample. A loss of more than two
percent is unsatisfactory.
2. Calculate the percent retained on each sieve by dividing the weight retained on
each sieve by the original sample mass
Percentage Retained on any Sieve

= Mass of Aggregate Retained x 100
Total Weight of Aggregate
For Example : Total Mass of the Sample (g) = 5143.5
Mass Retained on No. 4 Sieve = 462 g

Mass Retained on No. 8 Sieve = 25 g
For the No. 4 Sieve:

The percent retained is calculated as:
% retained = (Mass retained/ Total Mass)*100
= (462/5143.5)*100 = 8.982210557
For the No. 8 Sieve:
The percent retained is calculated as:
% retained = (Mass retained/ Total Mass)*100
= (25/5143.5)*100 = 0.486050355
Cumulative Percentage retained on any sieve
Percentage Passing
For Example:
For No. 4 Sieve:
% Passing = 100 – Cumulative % Retained
= 100 – 99.28064547
= 0.719354525 %
For No. 8 Sieve:
% Passing = 100 – Cumulative % Retained
= 100 – 99.76669583
= 0.23330417 %
Fineness Modulus, Uniformity Coefficient and Coefficient of Gradation
Uniformity of Coefficient
For example:
D60 = 21.01701215
D10 = 9.596743697
Cu = D60 = 21.01701215 = 2.190014948
D10 9.596743697
Coefficient of Gradation
For Example
D60 = 21.01701215
D30 = 15.65448526
D10 = 9.596743697
Cc = (15.65448526)2 = 1.215018002
(21.01701215)( 9.596743697)
Fineness Modulus
The Fineness Modulus is the sum of the cumulative percentages retained on

each sieve divided by 100
For example:
FM = 532.5653738 = 5.325653738
100
Mass Deviation and Mass Percent Deviation
Deviation = Initial Dry – Total Mass Retained

Initial Dry
For Example:
Initial Dry = 5144.5
Total Mass Retained = 5143.5
Deviation = 5144.5 – 5143.5 = 0.000194382

5144.5
% Deviation = Deviation * 100

= 0.000194382*100
= 0.091438235
IV. CONCLUSION
Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that a particle's size diameter
affects its mean diameter in terms of length, surface area, and volume. A bell-shaped
curve was produced by plotting the data between particle size and the mass percentage
of the material retained in the screen. The lack of a linear relationship between them
suggests that this variable is not directly proportional to one another.; accuracy may not
be sure to be achieved. The inaccuracy may be due to the insufficient cleanliness of the
sieve.

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RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Architecture

SIEVES ANALYSIS FOR COARSE AGGREGATE

Balance, Sieves, Mechanical Shaker, Oven.

Table 3. Tabulated Data of Sieve Masses and Sample Mass

Table 4. Tabulated Data of the Measured Data

Figure 4. Particle Size Distribution Curve

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION

D60 (mm) 21.01701215

Mass Percent 0.01438235

Percentage Retained on any Sieve

Mass Retained on No. 4 Sieve = 462 g

For the No. 4 Sieve:

Cumulative Percentage retained on any sieve

Fineness Modulus, Uniformity Coefficient and Coefficient of Gradation

The Fineness Modulus is the sum of the cumulative percentages retained on

Mass Deviation and Mass Percent Deviation

Deviation = Initial Dry – Total Mass Retained

Deviation = 5144.5 – 5143.5 = 0.000194382

% Deviation = Deviation * 100

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