ASTM C136-04

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving.
1.2 Some specifications for aggregates which reference this method contain grading requirements including both coarse and fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve analysis of such aggregates.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information purposes only. Specification E 11 designates the size of sieve frames with inch units as standard, but in this test method the frame size is designated in SI units exactly equivalent to the inch units.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2004
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C136-01 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM C136-05 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C117-17 - Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C131/C131M-20 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2075-20 - Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C897-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2223-19a - Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C516-19 - Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D6913/D6913M-17 - Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D4223/D4223M-20 - Standard Practices for Preparation of Test Specimens of Asphalt-Stabilized Soils
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C802-14(2022) - Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Program to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for Construction Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D6928-17 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D6460-19 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Performance in Protecting Earthen Channels from Stormwater-Induced Erosion
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D1556/D1556M-15e1 - Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone Method
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C110-20 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C136–04
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* AASHTO No. T 27 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
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Aggregates
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle
size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving.
3. Terminology
1.2 Some specifications for aggregates which reference this
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this stan-
method contain grading requirements including both coarse
dard, refer to Terminology C 125.
and fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve analysis
of such aggregates.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.1 A sample of dry aggregate of known mass is separated
standard. The values in parentheses are provided for informa-
through a series of sieves of progressively smaller openings for
tion purposes only. Specification E11 designates the size of
determination of particle size distribution.
sieve frames with inch units as standard, but in this test method
theframesizeisdesignatedinSIunitsexactlyequivalenttothe
5. Significance and Use
inch units.
5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
grading of materials proposed for use as aggregates or being
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
used as aggregates. The results are used to determine compli-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifica-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tion requirements and to provide necessary data for control of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the production of various aggregate products and mixtures
containing aggregates. The data may also be useful in devel-
2. Referenced Documents
2 oping relationships concerning porosity and packing.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 Accurate determination of material finer than the 75-µm
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No.
(No. 200) sieve cannot be achieved by use of this method
200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
alone. Test MethodC117 for material finer than 75-µm sieve
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
by washing should be employed.
Aggregates
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
6. Apparatus
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
6.1 Balances—Balances or scales used in testing fine and
C 702 Practice for Reducing Field Samples ofAggregate to
coarse aggregate shall have readability and accuracy as fol-
Testing Size
lows:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
6.1.1 For fine aggregate, readable to 0.1 g and accurate to
E11 Specification for Wire-Cloth and Sieves for Testing
0.1 g or 0.1 % of the test load, whichever is greater, at any
Purposes
point within the range of use.
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
6.1.2 For coarse aggregate, or mixtures of fine and coarse
aggregate, readable and accurate to 0.5 g or 0.1 % of the test
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load, whichever is greater, at any point within the range of use.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 6.2 Sieves—The sieve cloth shall be mounted on substantial
C09.20 on Normal Weight Aggregates.
frames constructed in a manner that will prevent loss of
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2004. Published August 2004. Originally
material during sieving. The sieve cloth and standard sieve
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C 136 – 01.
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