ASTM C136/C136M-14

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. Test Method C117 for material finer than 75-μm sieve by washing should be employed.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2014
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: C136/C136M − 14
Standard Test Method for
1
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* C637Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding
Concrete
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftheparticle
C670Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving.
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.2 Some specifications for aggregates which reference this
C702PracticeforReducingSamplesofAggregatetoTesting
test method contain grading requirements including both
Size
coarse and fine fractions. Instructions are included for sieve
D75Practice for Sampling Aggregates
analysis of such aggregates.
E11Specification forWovenWireTest Sieve Cloth andTest
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch- Sieves
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
AASHTO No. T27Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
3
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
Aggregates
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
conformance with the standard.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Speci-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
fication E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for
information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size. standard, refer to Terminology C125.
Specification E11 cites the following with respect to SI units versus
inch-pound units as standard. “The values stated in SI units shall be
4. Summary of Test Method
consideredstandardforthedimensionsofthesieveclothopeningsandthe
wire diameters used in the sieve cloth. The values stated in inch-pound
4.1 A sample of dry aggregate of known mass is separated
units shall be considered standard with regard to the sieve frames, pans,”
throughaseriesofsievesofprogressivelysmalleropeningsfor
and covers.
determination of particle size distribution.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
grading of materials proposed for use as aggregates or being
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
used as aggregates. The results are used to determine compli-
ance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifica-
2. Referenced Documents
tion requirements and to provide necessary data for control of
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the production of various aggregate products and mixtures
C117Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
containing aggregates. The data may also be useful in devel-
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
oping relationships concerning porosity and packing.
C125Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
5.2 Accurate determination of material finer than the 75-µm
gregates
(No. 200) sieve cannot be achieved by use of this test method
alone.TestMethodC117formaterialfinerthan75-µmsieveby
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
washing should be employed.
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.20 on Normal Weight Aggregates.
5.3 Refer to methods of sampling and testing in Specifica-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014. Published February 2015. Originally
tion C637 for heavyweight aggregates.
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C136–06. DOI:
10.1520/C0136_C0136M-14.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
the ASTM website. 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
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
C136/C136M − 14
6. Apparatus
Nominal Maximum Size, Test Sample Size,
Square Openings, mm
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C136 − 06 C136/C136M − 14
Standard Test Method for
1
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C136;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 the standard. The values in
parentheses are provided for information purposes only. Specificationstated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,
E11 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.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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
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:
3
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.
1
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 Feb. 15, 2006Dec. 1, 2014. Published March 2006February 2015. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20052006 as
C136 – 05.C136 – 06. DOI: 10.1520/C0136-06.10.1520/C0136_C0136M-14.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
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
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
C136/C136M − 14
5. 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
...