To achieve high level of strength for concrete, good workability of aggregates

contained in the concrete mixture has to be graded. So that the size of aggregate
1.Purpose contained within the concrete mix has the right proportion and achieves the fixed
limit.

Top Pan balancing

Sieve set

To determine the particle size distribution in a sample of aggregate which is called

gradation.
4.Objective

1. Obtain a sample from plant or as otherwise directed and mix sample well.

2. Nest the sieves with the finest sieve above the bottom pan and the coarsest
sieve at the top.
Mechanical Sieve Shaker
3. Weigh and note the starting weight of each sieve. Place the sample in the top Sieve Analysis Test
sieve of a stack of sieve.

4. Shake the stack for 10 minutes at a preset speed.

3.Procedure
2.Apparatus
5. When shaking is complete, take each sieve one at a time and weigh this
segment of sample.

6. Record the weight and calculate the percent of sample remaining in each sieve.

7. Repeat the same procedure for the different material i.e. sand/aggregate.
Container – Pan

Aggregate

500 gm of sand