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Civil Engineering Department | DCC3113 : Highway & Traffic Engineering

Type of test The objectives of tests on road construction materials

Sieve analysis (BS 1377:Part 2:1990)
• In the sieve analysis, a sample dry aggregate of
known weight is separated through a series of

sieves with progressively smaller opening. Once
separated, the weight of particles retained on
each sieve is measured and compared to the
total sample weight. Particle size distribution is
then expressed as a percent retained by
weight on each sieve size. Result are usually
expressed in tabular or graphical format

Sieve Machine and set of sieves

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