Sieve analysis test for fine aggregates was performed on a sample of fine aggregates and produced the following results: a. Calculate the percent passing through each sieve. b. Plot the percent finer in a semi-log gradation chart. c. What is the maximum aggregate size of the sample? d. What is the nominal maximum aggregate size of the sample? e. What is the fineness modulus? Is it in typical range? Sieve Size, 9.5 4.75 3.35 2.36 2.00 1.18 0.85 0.60 0.425 0.30 0.25 0.18 0.15 (No. 0.075 Pan mm (in) (3/8) (No. 4)|(No. 6) (No. 8)|(No. 10) (No. 16) (No. 20) (No. 30) (No. 40) (No. 50) (No. 60)|(No. 80) 100) |(No. 200) Amount 25 59 75 86 115 136 169 192 225 198 173 112 90 33 12 Retained, g

Sieve analysis test for fine aggregates was performed on a sample of fine aggregates and produced the following results: a. Calculate the percent passing through each sieve. b. Plot the percent finer in a semi-log gradation chart. c. What is the maximum aggregate size of the sample? d. What is the nominal maximum aggregate size of the sample? e. What is the fineness modulus? Is it in typical range? Sieve Size, 9.5 4.75 3.35 2.36 2.00 1.18 0.85 0.60 0.425 0.30 0.25 0.18 0.15 (No. 0.075 Pan mm (in) (3/8) (No. 4)|(No. 6) (No. 8)|(No. 10) (No. 16) (No. 20) (No. 30) (No. 40) (No. 50) (No. 60)|(No. 80) 100) |(No. 200) Amount 25 59 75 86 115 136 169 192 225 198 173 112 90 33 12 Retained, g

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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