This Test is according to IS code as per IS :- 2386-1963 (part-1)
- Specifications IS code:- 383 (2016)
- Sampling IS code:- 2430 (1986)
Type of aggregate according to shape:-
(1) Rounded (2) Irregular (3) Angular (4) Flaky,
Type of aggregate:- aggregate two type (1) course aggregate (2) Fine aggregate.
Coarse Aggregate Define:- Coarse aggregates are particulates that are greater than 4.75mm are known as coarse Aggregate,
Fine aggregate Define:-Aggregates which pass through a 4.75 mm IS sieve and entirely retain on an IS Sieve 75μ (75 microns) are known as fine aggregate.
Type of Test Data for sieve analysis:- (1) single size, (2) Graded size, (IS: 383-2016) Table no-7, (3) Combined grading all in aggregate (IS: 383-2016) Table no-10,
Test data for single size sieve analysis
Sampling of aggregate
Sampling Tools:- (1) Steel Scoop
(2) Enamel Tray
Sample Catring :- Sampler-riffle Divider, & Manual
Minimum weight of sampling:- IS 2386 (part -1) Table no-2
| Aggregate size (mm) | Minimum weight(kg) |
|---|---|
| 40 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 12.5 | 12 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 6.3 | 3 |
Minimum weight of Sieve analysis:- 2386 (Part-1) Table no-4,
| Aggregate size (mm) | Minimum weight(kg) |
|---|---|
| 40 | 15 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 12.5 | 1 |
| 10 | 0.5 |
| 6.3 | 0.2 |
| 4.75 | 0.2 |
| 2.36 | 0.1 |