Practice Sieve Analysis - 5.4.1 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5.4.1 - Sieve Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of sieve analysis?

💡 Hint: Think about why we care about the size of aggregates in concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What does a series of IS sieves help us classify?

💡 Hint: Look for a method that involves separating particles by size.

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Question 1

What does sieve analysis primarily determine?

  • Particle density
  • Water content
  • Particle size distribution

💡 Hint: Think about what information sieve analysis aims to provide for concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Sieve analysis can help identify segregation in aggregate samples.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how the distribution reveals issues in aggregate quality.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A sample of coarse aggregate weighing 200 kg is passed through a series of sieves. The weights retained on each sieve are as follows: 25 mm (30 kg), 20 mm (50 kg), 10 mm (80 kg), and pan (40 kg). Calculate the percentage retained on each sieve and plot the particle size distribution curve.

💡 Hint: Calculate each percentage based on the total weight of the sample.

Question 2

Given a sample with 60% particles below 10 mm and 40% above 10 mm, how might this affect concrete strength if this gradation is not corrected?

💡 Hint: Consider how the size of particles influences the packing and strength of concrete.

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