MAPUA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

EXPERIMENT NO. 2.1

SIEVE ANALYSIS OF AGGREGATES

Date Performed: March 2, 2022

ME136P-2/E01 Date Submitted: March 9, 2022

Ms. Jennifer Valdez

INSTRUCTOR
GRADE

ABSTRACT
 Sieve analysis often referred to as the "grading test," consists of the following steps to
determine the grading of macroaggregates and the grading of coarse aggregate and a mixture of
fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. The number of particles held in each sieve This is achieved.
Sieve analysis is a method for determining the particle size distribution of macroscopic particle
size granules. This experiment tackles the grading of the aggregates that were tasked for the
researchers to get the following objectives that are needed in this experiment.
AIM
To determine the grade of aggregates through ASTM C136.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The sieve analysis, often known as the "Gradation Test," consists of the following step
determining the particle size distribution of tiny aggregates and determining the particle size
distribution of coarse aggregates as well as fine and coarse aggregate blends Pouring an aggregate
sample through a series of smaller sieves and weighing the number of particles retained in each
sieve accomplishes this.
Sieving may be used when selecting media for blast cleaning. Ease of use, low investment
cost, accurate results in a reasonable amount of time, and the ability to separate particle size
fractions are some of the benefits of sieving analysis. In places where there is no electricity,
common manual sieving methods are often used to distinguish between large and small particles
in the field. Mechanical sieving, on the other hand, is mainly used in the laboratory to ensure the
quality of the product. There are two types of mechanical sieving: horizontal movement sieving
and vertical movement sieving, which are classified according to the sieving movement used. The
throw-action sieving or vibratory sieving methods are other names for the vertical movement
sieving method. When particles are in a dry state, the dry sieving method is most used. When the
particles in question are already wet or in a suspension, the wet sieving method is typically used.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

For this experiment, we can clearly see that This test method is generally used to determine the
grade of materials that are being used as aggregates or that have been recommended for use as
aggregates. The findings are utilized to determine if the particle size distribution complies with
applicable specification criteria, as well as to provide data for quality control of the manufacture
of various aggregate products and aggregate-containing mixes.
Questions

- To determine compliance with design, production control requirements, and verification

criteria, the sieve analysis analyzes the gradation (the distribution of aggregate particles by
size within a particular sample).
- The fineness modulus is the total percentage retained on each filter, from the 150 m sieve
to the largest sieve employed, divided by 100. Fineness moduli are higher in coarser
materials.
- Loam makes up the aggregates that come from processing plants. Underwater aggregates
are formed up of rocks, whereas soil aggregates are made up of dirt.
- The gradations of evolutionary development are formed in a sequence of stages. b: a rung
or position on a numbered scale
- The magnitude of the experimental effect is measured in effect size, which is a quantitative
measure. The greater the association between two variables, the larger the effect size. When
comparing two groups, the effect size can be used to determine how different they are.

CONCLUSION
The results of the experiment were used to determine the assessment of particle size
Distribution containing specifications and data essential for the manufacture or manufacture of
various aggregates and other mixtures. Based on the comments provided, you may be able to
determine the correct requirements for the required material.
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