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Determine the range of final gradation of selected aggregates to prepare the job mix

formula of a mixing plant according to data indicated in table below ? Use the
following tolerances : ± 6 % for 4.75 mm and above aggregate sizes, ± 4 % for 2.36
and 0.30 mm aggregate sizes , and ± 2 % for 0.075 mm aggregate size.

Sieve size (mm) 19 12.5 9.5 4.75 2.36 0.60 0.30 0.075
Percent Coarse aggregate 100 54 7 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
passing Medium aggregate 100 99 89 9 ---- ---- ---- ----
by Fine Aggregate 100 100 100 94 78 ---- 27 6.9
weight Mineral filler 100 100 100 100 100 100 98 86.3
Specification for filler ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 100 95-100 70-100
Specification limits 100 90-100 76-90 44-74 28-58 ----- 5-21 4-10

Solution
After solving by selection of three sieve sizes and equation a+b+c+d=1
Blending proportion : Coarse agg. = 13% , Medium agg.= 36%,
Fine agg.=47% and mineral filler= 4%
Sieve size (mm) 19 12.5 9.5 4.75 2.36 0.30 0.075
Blended aggregate 100 94 84 51 41 17 6.7
% Passing Job mix range 100 90-100 78-90 45-57 37-45 13-21 4.7-8.7
Specification limits 100 90-100 76-90 44-74 28-58 5-21 4-10

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