ASTM C136/C136M-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the grading of materials proposed for use as aggregates or being used as aggregates. The results are used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specification requirements and to provide necessary data for control of the production of various aggregate products and mixtures containing aggregates. The data may also be useful in developing relationships concerning porosity and packing.
5.2 Accurate determination of material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve cannot be achieved by use of this test method alone. Use Test Method C117 for determination of material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve by washing.
5.3 Refer to methods of sampling and testing in Specification C637 for heavyweight 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 test method contain grading requirements including both coarse and fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve analysis of such aggregates.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
Note 1: Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size. Specification E11 cites the following with respect to SI units versus inch-pound units as standard. “The values stated in SI units shall be considered standard for the dimensions of the sieve cloth openings and the wire diameters used in the sieve cloth. The values stated in inch-pound units shall be considered standard with regard to the sieve frames, pans,” and covers.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C136/C136M − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C136/C136M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftheparticle
C117Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving.
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
1.2 Some specifications for aggregates which reference this
C125Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
test method contain grading requirements including both
gregates
coarse and fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve
C637Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding
analysis of such aggregates.
Concrete
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
C670Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
C702PracticeforReducingSamplesofAggregatetoTesting
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
Size
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
D75Practice for Sampling Aggregates
conformance with the standard.
E11Specification forWovenWireTest Sieve Cloth andTest
NOTE 1—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Speci-
Sieves
fication E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
AASHTO No. T27Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Specification E11 cites the following with respect to SI units versus
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Aggregates
inch-pound units as standard. “The values stated in SI units shall be
consideredstandardforthedimensionsofthesieveclothopeningsandthe
3. Terminology
wire diameters used in the sieve cloth. The values stated in inch-pound
units shall be considered standard with regard to the sieve frames, pans,”
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
and covers.
standard, refer to Terminology C125.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 A sample of dry aggregate of known mass is separated
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
throughaseriesofsievesofprogressivelysmalleropeningsfor
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
determination of particle size distribution.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
grading of materials proposed for use as aggregates or being
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
used as aggregates. The results are used to determine compli-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifica-
tion requirements and to provide necessary data for control of
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
C09.20 on Aggregates. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C136–14. DOI: Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
10.1520/C0136_C0136M-19. Officials, 444 North Capitol St. N.W., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20001.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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NOTE 4—Where sieve analysis, including determination o
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Designation: C136/C136M − 14 C136/C136M − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C136/C136M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. 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 test method contain grading requirements including both coarse and
fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve analysis of such aggregates.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information
only and does not represent a different standard sieve size. Specification E11 cites the following with respect to SI units versus inch-pound units as
standard. “The values stated in SI units shall be considered standard for the dimensions of the sieve cloth openings and the wire diameters used in the
sieve cloth. The values stated in inch-pound units shall be considered standard with regard to the sieve frames, pans,” and covers.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C637 Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
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AASHTO No. T 27 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology C125.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A sample of dry aggregate of known mass is separated through a series of sieves of progressively smaller openings for
determination of particle size distribution.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.20 on
Normal Weight Aggregates.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014Dec. 1, 2019. Published February 2015January 2020. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20062014 as
C136 – 06.C136 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/C0136_C0136M-14.10.1520/C0136_C0136M-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol St. N.W., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20001.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the grading of materials proposed f
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