EN 933-10:2009

Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 10: Assessment of fines - Grading of filler aggregates (air jet sieving)

This European Standard describes the reference method used for type testing and in cases of dispute for determining the particle size distribution up to 2 mm size of natural or manufactured origin filler aggregate using air jet sieving. For other purposes, in particular factory production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
NOTE   A wet sieving procedure conforming to EN 933-1 can be used as an alternative method. However, this procedure is not applicable for mixed filler.

Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 10: Beurteilung von Feinanteilen - Kornverteilung von Füller (Luftstrahlsiebung)

Diese Europäische Norm legt das für die Erstprüfung und in Streitfällen anzuwendende Referenzverfahren zur
Bestimmung der Korngrößenverteilung von Füller natürlicher oder künstlicher Herkunft mit einer Korngröße
bis zu 2 mm durch Luftstrahlsiebung fest. Für andere Zwecke, speziell im Rahmen der werkseigenen Produktionskontrolle,
dürfen andere Verfahren angewendet werden, sofern ein ausreichender Zusammenhang
zum Referenzverfahren nachgewiesen wurde.
ANMERKUNG Alternativ kann eine Nasssiebung nach EN 933-1 durchgeführt werden. Auf Mischfüller ist dieses
Verfahren nicht anwendbar.

Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques des granulats - Partie 10: Détermination des fines - Granularité des fillers (tamisage dans un jet d'air)

La présente Norme européenne décrit la méthode de référence utilisée pour les essais de type et en cas de litige pour déterminer la granulométrie, jusqu’à 2 mm, des fillers d’origine naturelle ou industrielle par tamisage dans un jet d’air. À d’autres fins, en particulier pour le contrôle de la production en usine, d’autres méthodes peuvent être utilisées, à condition qu’une relation appropriée avec la méthode de référence ait été établie.
NOTE   Un mode opératoire de tamisage humide conforme à l’EN 933-1 peut être utilisé comme méthode alternative. Ce mode opératoire ne s’applique toutefois pas aux fillers additivés.

Preskusi geometričnih lastnosti agregatov - 10. del: Ugotavljanje finih delcev - Zrnavost kamene moke (sejanje z zračnim curkom)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Jul-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jan-2010
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 154 - Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 154/SC 6 - Test methods
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 17-Jun-2021
• Completion Date: 25-Mar-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN 933-10:2009 - Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 10: Assessment of fines - Grading of filler aggregates (air jet sieving)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 933-10:2001 - Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 10: Assessment of fines - Grading of fillers (air jet sieving)
• Effective Date: 11-Jul-2009
• Refers: EN 933-2:2020 - Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution - Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 932-5:2012 - Tests for general properties of aggregates - Part 5: Common equipment and calibration
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13043:2013 - Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 15564:2008 - Precast concrete products - Resin bound concrete - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13108-20:2006 - Bituminous mixtures - Material specifications - Part 20: Type Testing
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13055:2016 - Lightweight aggregates
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 17294-2:2023 - Water quality - Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) - Part 2: Determination of selected elements including uranium isotopes (ISO 17294-2:2023, Corrected version 2024-02)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 450-1:2012 - Fly ash for concrete - Part 1: Definition, specifications and conformity criteria
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14227-4:2013 - Hydraulically bound mixtures - Specifications - Part 4: Fly ash for hydraulically bound mixtures
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 12620:2013 - Aggregates for concrete
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13043:2002 - Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13242:2013 - Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for use in civil engineering work and road construction
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13055-1:2002 - Lightweight aggregates - Part 1: Lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 15586:2003 - Water quality - Determination of trace elements using atomic absorption spectrometry with graphite furnace (ISO 15586:2003)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 933-10:2009, developed by CEN, defines the reference method for assessing fines and grading filler aggregates using air jet sieving. This European Standard specifies procedures for determining the particle size distribution of natural or manufactured filler aggregates up to 2 mm. It is the reference procedure for type testing and dispute resolution in aggregate grading for construction materials. While alternative approaches like wet sieving (EN 933-1) exist, the air jet sieving method is particularly effective for dry fillers and is required where accuracy and consistency are essential.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Applicable to both natural and manufactured filler aggregates, focusing on particles mostly passing a 0.063 mm sieve.
• Testing Method: Air jet sieving is used as the principal method, providing accurate separation by particle size without agglomeration or electrostatic effects.
• Essential Apparatus:
  • Air jet sieving apparatus with a controlled pressure difference
  • Set of sieves with standard aperture sizes (2 mm, 0.125 mm, 0.063 mm)
  • Calibrated balances, ventilated oven, soft brush, and necessary lab tools
• Sample Preparation: Test portions are prepared from laboratory samples, ensuring representative material and consistent mass for testing.
• Procedure Outline:
  • Drying and weighing of sample
  • Sequential sieving through prescribed mesh sizes using air jet technique
  • Calculation of mass retained and percentage passing for each sieve
• Reporting: Results must include reference to the standard, identification details, percentage passing each sieve, and relevant test conditions.

Applications

The EN 933-10:2009 standard is widely used in the construction and mineral materials industries to ensure the quality and consistency of filler aggregates. Key applications include:

• Type Testing: Essential in qualifying filler aggregates for use in construction products where specific grading is required.
• Quality Control in Production: Provides manufacturers and testing laboratories with a reliable method to monitor aggregate consistency, ensuring compliance with specification limits.
• Dispute Resolution: Serves as the reference test in resolving discrepancies about aggregate grading.
• Road and Concrete Materials: Used in the production of asphalt mixtures, concrete, and mortars where the fines content and gradation affect workability, strength, and durability.
• Product Certification and Compliance: Supports compliance with European Standards in construction material supply chains.

Related Standards

EN 933-10:2009 is part of a comprehensive series on aggregate testing. Key related standards include:

• EN 933-1: Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method (suitable for wet procedure)
• EN 932-2: Methods for reducing laboratory samples
• EN 932-5: Equipment and calibration requirements
• EN 933-2: Test sieves, specification of nominal apertures
• EN 933-8: Sand equivalent test for fines assessment
• EN 933-9: Methylene blue test for fines
• EN 13179: Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixtures

By adopting EN 933-10:2009, organizations contribute to uniform testing methodologies, improve the reliability of construction materials, and ensure compliance with European regulations and quality standards.

Keywords: EN 933-10:2009, air jet sieving, filler aggregate grading, assessment of fines, aggregate particle size distribution, construction materials testing, CEN standard, laboratory testing aggregates, quality control aggregates.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 10: Assessment of fines - Grading
of filler aggregates (air jet sieving)
Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 10:
Beurteilung von Feinanteilen - Kornverteilung von Füller (Luftstrahlsiebung)
Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques des granulats - Partie 10:
Détermination des fines - Granularité des fillers (tamisage dans un jet d'air)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 933-10:2009
ICS:
91.100.15 Mineralni materiali in izdelki Mineral materials and
products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 933-10
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2009
ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 933-10:2001
English Version
Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 10:
Assessment of fines - Grading of filler aggregates (air jet
sieving)
Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von
des granulats - Partie 10: Détermination des fines - Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 10: Beurteilung von Feinanteilen -
Granularité des fillers (tamisage dans un jet d'air) Kornverteilung von Füller (Luftstrahlsiebung)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 June 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
1 Scope. 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Apparatus . 5
6 Preparation of test portions . 5
7 Procedure . 5
8 Calculation and expression of results . 6
9 Test report . 7
9.1 Required data . 7
9.2 Optional data . 7
Annex A (informative) Example of a test data sheet . 8
Annex B (informative) Precision . 9
Annex C (informative) Graphical presentation of results . 10

Foreword
This document (EN 933-10:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 154
“Aggregates”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2010, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 933-10:2001.
This standard forms part of a series of tests for geometrical properties of aggregates. Test methods for
other properties of aggregates are covered by parts of the following European Standards:
 EN 932, Tests for general properties of aggregates
 EN 1097, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates
 EN 1367, Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates
 EN 1744, Tests for chemical properties of aggregates
 EN 13179, Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixtures
The other parts of EN 933 will be:
 Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution — Sieving method
 Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution —- Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
 Part 3: Determination of particle shape — Flakiness index
 Part 4: Determination of particle shape — Shape index
 Part 5: Determination of percentage of crushed and broken surfaces in coarse aggregate particles
 Part 6: Assessment of surface characteristics — Flow coefficient for aggregates
 Part 7: Determination of shell content — Percentage of shells in coarse aggregates
 Part 8: Assessment of fines — Sand equivalent test
 Part 9: Assessment of fines — Methylene blue test
 Part 11: Classification test for the constituents of coarse recycled aggregate
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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