Seive Analysis

Sample 1
Source Sargodha
Total Wt 5000 gm

Comulative
Seive Size wt retained wt retained Comulative
wt retained
(mm) (gm) (%) % retained
75 0 0.0% (gm)
0 0.00
38 0 0.0% 0 0.00
25 0 0.0% 0 0.00
19 316 6.3% 316 6.32
12 1150 23.0% 1466 29.32
10 1310 26.2% 2776 55.52
4.76 1410 28.2% 4186 83.72
2.36 487 9.7% 4673 93.46
1.818 223 4.5% 4896 97.92
0.6 50 1.0% 4946 98.92
0.3 38 0.8% 4984 99.68
0.015 16 0.3% 5000 100.00

5000

Fineness modulus (FM) is a numerical index obtained from the sieve analysis test
result. The FM is the sum of the total percentages coarser than each of a specified
series of sieves, divided by 100. the sum of total cumulative percentage retained
divided by 100 gives the fineness modulus.
FM= 5.5

5.35

Although the FM is most commonly computed for fine aggregates, the FM of coarse
aggregate is needed for some proportioning methods. It is calculated in the same
manner, while taking care to exclude sieves that are not specified in the definition (for
example, 25.0 and 12.5 mm [l and 1/2 in.] sieves) and to include all of the specified
finer sieves.
Important Points To Remember: Coarser the aggregate, higher is the fineness
modulus. FM generally ranges between 2.3 to 3.1 for fine aggregates used in concrete
as per ASTM C 33.
 150
% Passing
100.00 130
100.00
100.00 110
93.68
90
70.68
%age Passing

44.48 70
16.28
6.54 50
2.08
30
1.08
0.32 10
0.00 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
-10
535.14
Seive Size

eve analysis test D50 Err:502 0.41 inch

ach of a specified
entage retained 0 50

10.42137 50
10.42137 0
10.42137 50

, the FM of coarse
ted in the same
in the definition (for
all of the specified

the fineness
ates used in concrete
60 70 80
 Sample 2
Source Mangla 150

Total Wt 5000 gm
130
Seive wt wt Comulat
ive wt
Size retained retained ive % % Passing
retained 110
(mm)
75 (gm)
0 (%)
0.0% 0 retained
0.00 100.00 100.00
38 0 0.0% 0 0.00 100.00 100.00
25 0 0.0% 0 0.00 100.00 100.00 90
19 317 6.3% 317 6.34 93.66 93.66
12 1340 26.8% 1657 33.14 66.86 66.86 70
10 1640 32.8% 3297 65.94 34.06 34.06
4.76 875 17.5% 4172 83.44 16.56 16.56
50
2.36 465 9.3% 4637 92.74 7.26 7.26
1.818 200 4.0% 4837 96.74 3.26 3.26
0.6 85 1.7% 4922 98.44 1.56 1.56 30
0.3 68 1.4% 4990 99.80 0.20 0.20
0.015 10 0.2% 5000 100.00 0.00 0.00 10
523.42
5000 0 10 20
-10

Fineness modulus (FM) is a numerical index obtained from the sieve analysis
test result. The FM is the sum of the total percentages coarser than each of a
specified series of sieves, divided by 100. the sum of total cumulative
percentage retained divided by 100 gives the fineness modulus.
FM= 2.325
specified series of sieves, divided by 100. the sum of total cumulative
percentage retained divided by 100 gives the fineness modulus.
FM= 2.325

5.234

Although the FM is most commonly computed for fine aggregates, the FM of

coarse aggregate is needed for some proportioning methods. It is calculated
in the same manner, while taking care to exclude sieves that are not specified
in the definition (for example, 25.0 and 12.5 mm [l and 1/2 in.] sieves) and to
include all of the specified finer sieves.
Important Points To Remember: Coarser the aggregate, higher is the fineness
modulus. FM generally ranges between 2.3 to 3.1 for fine aggregates used in
concrete as per ASTM C 33.

Fineness modulus of coarse aggregate varies from 5.5 to 8.0.

150

130

110

90

70

50

30

10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
-10

D50 Err:502
0 50
10.971951 50 D50 17.5
10.971951 0
10.971951 50
 Sample 3 120
Source Sargoha
Seive Total Wt 3000 gm wt Comulat
wt retained ive wt % 100
Size retained ive %
(gm) retained Passing
(mm)
75 0 (%)
0.0% 0 retained
0.00 100.00
38 0 0.0% 0 0.00 100.00 80
25 0 0.0% 0 0.00 100.00
19 319 6.4% 319 6.38 93.62
12 1280 25.6% 1599 31.98 68.02 60
10 1450 29.0% 3049 60.98 39.02
4.76 920 18.4% 3969 79.38 20.62
40
2.36 665 13.3% 4634 92.68 7.32
1.818 235 4.7% 4869 97.38 2.62
0.6 68 1.4% 4937 98.74 1.26 20
0.3 45 0.9% 4982 99.64 0.36
0.015 18 0.4% 5000 100.00 0.00
532.84 0
0 5 10 15 20
5000

Fineness modulus (FM) is a numerical index obtained from the

sieve analysis test result. The FM is the sum of the total
percentages coarser than each of a specified series of sieves,
divided by 100. the sum of total cumulative percentage retained
divided by 100 gives the fineness modulus.
FM= 2.4

5.328 D50
 0
Although the FM is most commonly computed for fine aggregates, 10.757241
the FM of coarse aggregate is needed for some proportioning 10.757241
methods. It is calculated in the same manner, while taking care to 10.757241
exclude sieves that are not specified in the definition (for example,
25.0 and 12.5 mm [l and 1/2 in.] sieves) and to include all of the
specified finer sieves.
Important Points To Remember: Coarser the aggregate, higher is
the fineness modulus. FM generally ranges between 2.3 to 3.1 for
fine aggregates used in concrete as per ASTM C 33.
10 15 20 25 30

Err:502
50
50
0
50
Seive 500 gm Comulative
Seive Size wt retained wt retained Comulative %
Size wt retained
(inch) (gm) (%) % retained Passing
(mm)
4 4.76 0 0.0 (gm)
0.0 0 100.0
10 2.36 20 4.0 20.0 4 96.0
16 1.818 98 19.6 118.0 23.6 76.4
30 0.6 165 33.0 283.0 56.6 43.4
50 0.3 161 32.2 444.0 88.8 11.2
100 0.015 56 11.2 500.0 100 0.0
200 0.075 0 0.0 500.0 100 0.0
500 100 327.0
D50
X Y
0 50
0.8436 50
FM 3.27 0.8436 0
0.8436 50
D50 0.8436

2.0 to 3.5mm.
 150
96.0
76.4 130
43.4
11.2 110

0.0
90
0.0
70

50
D50 Err:502
30

10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

-10
.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
 Water absorption: The ratio of the water weight absorbed by aggregates to the weight of dry sample of aggregate
expressed in percentage, is termed as the water absorption. It excludes the water adhered to the surface of the pa
[12]. Water absorption of selected aggregates was determined using the ASTM C-127 standards. The aggregate sp
were surface dried by placing them in an oven. Afterwards, the aggregates were immersed in water for 24 hours a
weighed in saturated surface dry condition (SSD). Aggregates were then placed in an oven at 110 ºC for 24 hours a
weighed again. Water absorption can be measured as (Eq. 1):

Impact value (%)  Water Abs

18 1.2
16
1
14

12 0.8
10
0.6
8
6 0.4
4
0.2
2

0 0
Mangla Margala Sargodha Mangla M

Mangla Margala Sargodha

Wssd Impact1000
value (%) g 1000 g 1000 g
Wod 992.5 g 994 g 990 g
35 45
Ww 625.5 g 619.5 g 620.5 g
30 Mangla Margala 44

25 Wod/Wssd-Ww Wod/Wssd-Ww
43
Oven Dry Bulk Specific Gravity
2.65 2.61
42
20
41
15 Wssd/Wssd-Ww Wssd/Wssd-Ww
Saturated surface dry bulk Specific Gravity
2.67 40
2.63
10
39
5
38
0 Wssd-Wod/Wod Wssd-Wod/Wod
37
Mangla Water Margala
Absorption (%) Sargodha Mangla
0.76 0.60

Wod/Wod-Ww Wod/Wod-Ww
Spesific Gravity
2.70 2.65
Water Bulk
Source Specific Impact Crushing
absorptio density Voids (%) 
gravity  value (%)  value (%) 
Mangla n0.76
(%)  (kg/m ) 
3

2.7 1508 44.1 13.2 28.2

Margala 0.60 2.65 1601 39.6 16.5 29.8
Sargodha 1.01 2.68 1533 42.7 11.6 17.9
 ry sample of aggregates Specific gravity of aggregates: Specific gravity of tested aggregates was determined in accordance with
to the surface of the particles apparent specific gravity and saturated surface dry bulk specific gravity were calculated by weighing ag
dards. The aggregate specimens dry, saturated and oven dry conditions.
in water for 24 hours and then Bulk density and voids: Bulk density and voids in aggregates were determined according to ASTM C-29
at 110 ºC for 24 hours and volume of bucket and then the unit weight of coarse aggregate was determined using the calibrated bu
the following formula (Eq. 2):

Water Absorption (%) Spesific Gravity

2.71
2.7
2.69
2.68
2.67
2.66
2.65
2.64
2.63
2.62
Mangla Margala Sargodha
Mangla Margala Sargodha

Voids (%) 
Mangla Margala Sargodha
45

44 Bulk Density (D) 1508 Kg/m3 1601 1533

43
Spesific Gravity (S) 2.70 2.65 2.68
42 2.61 Density of water 998 Kg/m3 998 998
41
Voids (%) 44.1 39.6 42.7
40 2.64
39

38

37 Tests Mangla Margala Sargodha

Mangla Margala Sargodha
1.01 Water absorption  (%)  0.76 0.60 1.01
Specific gravity  2.70 2.65 2.68
Bulk density (kg/m )  1508
3
1601 1533
2.68 Voids (%)  44.1 39.6 42.7
Impact value (%)  13.2 16.5 11.60 
Crushing value (%)  28.2 29.8 17.9
ermined in accordance with ASTM C-127. Oven dried bulk specific gravity,
e calculated by weighing aggregates in different states i.e., saturated surface

ed according to ASTM C-29. During this test, water was used to calibrate the
ned using the calibrated bucket. Voids in aggregates were calculated using

ty Bulk density (kg/m3) 

1620
1600
1580

1560
1540
1520
1500
1480
1460
Mangla Margala Sargodha

Sargodha

Sargodha

1533

2.68
998

42.7