Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method

This document specifies the reference method used for type testing and in case of dispute, for determination of the particle size distribution of aggregates, by washing and dry sieving. Other methods can be used for other purposes, such as factory production control, provided that an appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
This document applies to all aggregates, with an upper aggregate size D up to 90 mm, but excluding added filler aggregates.
NOTE The determination of the grading of fillers is specified in EN 933-10 [1].
Annex A specifies a test method for aggregates unsuitable for oven-drying.
Annex B specifies additional steps for preparation of the test portion for all-in aggregates with D ≥ 31,5 mm, without washing size fractions greater than 16 mm.
Annex C provides guidance for maximum mass on sieves to avoid overloading.
Annex D provides an example of test data sheet.
Annex E provides a sheet for graphical presentation of test results.
Annex F gives precision data.
Annex A is normative and Annexes B, C, D, E and F are informative.
WARNING - The use of this part of EN 933 can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment (such as dust, noise and heavy lifts). It does not purport to address all of the safety or environmental problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this document to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of personnel and the environment prior to application of the standard, and fulfil statutory and regulatory requirements for this purpose.

Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der Korngrößenverteilung - Siebverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt das Referenzverfahren mittels Waschen und Trockensieben fest, das für die Erstprüfung und im Streitfall für die Bestimmung der Korngrößenverteilung von Gesteinskörnungen angewendet wird. Für andere Zwecke, z. B. die werkseigene Produktionskontrolle, können andere Verfahren angewendet werden, sofern ein ausreichender Zusammenhang mit dem Referenzverfahren nachgewiesen wurde.
Dieses Dokument gilt für alle Gesteinskörnungen mit einer oberen Siebgröße D bis 90 mm, ausschließlich Gesteinskörnungen, die Füller enthalten.
ANMERKUNG Die Bestimmung der Kornverteilung von Füller ist in EN 933-10 [1] festgelegt.
Anhang A legt ein Verfahren zur Prüfung von Gesteinskörnungen fest, die nicht für eine Trocknung im Ofen geeignet sind.
Anhang B legt zusätzliche Schritte zur Vorbereitung der Messproben von Korngemischen mit D ≥ 31,5 mm fest, ohne Waschen der Korngrößenfraktionen größer 16 mm.
Anhang C enthält Hinweise zur maximalen Masse auf Sieben, um ein Überladen zu vermeiden.
Anhang D enthält ein Beispiel für ein Prüfdatenblatt.
Anhang E enthält ein Blatt für die grafische Darstellung der Prüfergebnisse.
Anhang F enthält Angaben zur Präzision.
Anhang A ist normativ und Anhang B, Anhang C, Anhang D, Anhang E und Anhang F sind informativ.
WARNHINWEIS - Die Anwendung dieses Teils von EN 933 kann mit gefährlichen Materialien, Vorgängen und Geräten einhergehen (z. B. Staub, Lärm und Heben von Lasten). In diesem Dokument wird nicht der Anspruch erhoben, auf alle mit der Anwendung dieses Dokuments verbundenen Sicherheits- oder Umweltgefährdungen hinzuweisen. Es liegt in der Verantwortung des Anwenders dieses Dokuments, vor der Anwendung geeignete Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der Sicherheit und Gesundheit des Personals und der Umwelt zu treffen und die damit einhergehenden gesetzlichen und behördlichen Anforderungen zu erfüllen.

Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques des granulats - Partie 1 : Détermination de la granularité - Analyse granulométrique par tamisage

Le présent document décrit la méthode de référence utilisée pour les essais de type et, en cas de désaccord, pour la détermination de la granulométrie des granulats, par lavage et tamisage par voie sèche. D’autres méthodes peuvent être utilisées à d’autres fins, telles que le contrôle de la production en usine, à condition qu’une relation de travail appropriée ait été établie avec la méthode de référence.
Le présent document s’applique à tous les granulats de classe granulaire supérieure D pouvant aller jusqu’à 90 mm, à l’exclusion des granulats comprenant un filler d’apport.
NOTE La détermination de la granularité des fillers est spécifiée dans l’EN 933-10 [1].
L’Annexe A spécifie une méthode d’essai pour les granulats impropres au séchage en étuve.
L’Annexe B spécifie les étapes supplémentaires de la préparation de la prise d’essai pour les graves avec D ≥ 31,5 mm, sans lavage des fractions granulaires supérieures à 16 mm.
L’Annexe C fournit des indications sur la masse maximale permettant d’éviter une surcharge des tamis.
L’Annexe D fournit un exemple de feuille d’essai.
L’Annexe E fournit une feuille de présentation graphique des résultats des essais.
L’Annexe F fournit des données sur la fidélité.
L’Annexe A est normative et les Annexes B, C, D, E et F sont informatives.
AVERTISSEMENT - L’utilisation de cette partie de l’EN 933 peut impliquer des matières, des opérations et des équipements dangereux (par exemple, poussière, bruit et levage de charges lourdes). Elle n’a pas pour vocation de traiter tous les problèmes de sécurité ou d’environnement associés à son utilisation. Il incombe aux utilisateurs du présent document de prendre les mesures appropriées pour garantir la sécurité et la santé du personnel et de l’environnement avant la mise en application de la norme, et de respecter les exigences légales et réglementaires à cet effet.

Preskusi geometričnih lastnosti agregatov - 1. del: Ugotavljanje zrnavosti - Metoda sejanja

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oSIST prEN 933-1:2021
01-september-2021
Preskusi geometričnih lastnosti agregatov - 1. del: Ugotavljanje zrnavosti - Metoda
sejanja
Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size
distribution - Sieving method
Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 1:
Bestimmung der Korngrößenverteilung - Siebverfahren
Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques géométriques des granulats - Partie 1 :
Détermination de la granularité - Analyse granulométrique par tamisage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 933-1
ICS:
91.100.15 Mineralni materiali in izdelki Mineral materials and
products
oSIST prEN 933-1:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 933-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

July 2021
ICS 91.100.15 Will supersede EN 933-1:2012
English Version

Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1:
Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving
method
Essais pour déterminer les caractéristiques Prüfverfahren für geometrische Eigenschaften von
géométriques des granulats - Partie 1 : Détermination Gesteinskörnungen - Teil 1: Bestimmung der
de la granularité - Analyse granulométrique par Korngrößenverteilung - Siebverfahren
tamisage
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principle . 6
5 Apparatus . 7
6 Preparation of test portions . 7
7 Procedure . 8
7.1 Washing . 8
7.2 Sieving . 9
7.3 Weighing . 10
8 Calculation and expression of results . 10
8.1 Calculations . 10
8.2 Validating the results . 10
9 Test report . 11
9.1 Required data . 11
9.2 Optional data . 11
Annex A (normative) Test method without pre-drying . 12
Annex B (informative) Alternative preparation of the test portion for all-in
aggregate with D ≥ 31,5 mm . 13
Annex C (informative) Recommended maximum mass to avoid overloading . 17
Annex D (informative) Example of test data sheet . 18
Annex E (informative) Example of graphical presentation of results . 19
Annex F (informative) Precision . 20
Bibliography . 22

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European foreword
This document (prEN 933-1:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 154
“Aggregates”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 933-1:2012.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
a) The European foreword, the Scope, the Terms and definitions and the Test report content
have been updated according to the current rules;
b) Normative references to ISO 3310-1 and ISO 3310-2 have been deleted. The ISO standards
are referenced in EN 933-2;
c) Clauses 3 Terms and definitions and 5 Apparatus have been extended;
d) Clause 6 Preparation of test portions has been clarified. Notes have been transformed to main
text and text about recycled aggregates has been added;
e) Clause 7 Procedure has been clarified. Text about dry sieving of lightweight aggregates has
been added, notes have been transformed into main text and recommended masses to avoid
overloading of sieves have been moved to an annex;
f) In Clause 8 Calculations, the formula for dry sieving has been clarified to only apply for
lightweight aggregates. Masses are expressed in grams instead of kilograms. The former
subclause 8.3 about precision has been moved to an annex;
g) In Clause 9, the list of required data has been supplemented with drying temperature;
h) Annex A has been revised with a new title and text and has been transformed from normative
Annex A to informative Annex B;
i) Former Annex B has been transformed to new Annex A and has been provided with a new
title;
j) A new Annex C (informative) has been designed to give guidance on the maximum mass to
avoid overloading of sieves;
k) A new Annex F Precision (informative) has been added;
l) Clause 4 Principle and Annex D have been adjusted and the Bibliography is supplemented.
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This document forms part of a series of tests for geometrical properties of aggregates. Test
methods for other properties of aggregates are covered by the following European Standards:
— EN 932 (all parts), Tests for general properties of aggregates
— EN 1097 (all parts), Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates
— EN 1367 (all parts), Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates
— EN 1744 (all parts), Tests for chemical properties of aggregates
— EN 13179 (all parts), Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixtures
The other parts of EN 933 include:
— 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 particles in coarse and all-in natural aggregates
— Part 6: Assessment of surface characteristics — Flow coefficient of 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 10: Assessment of fines — Grading of filler aggregates (air jet sieving)
— Part 11: Classification test for the constituents of coarse recycled aggregate

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1 Scope
This document specifies the reference method used for type testing and in case of dispute, for
determination of the particle size distribution of aggregates, by washing and dry sieving. Other
methods can be used for other purposes, such as factory production control, provided that an
appropriate working relationship with the reference method has been established.
This document applies to all aggregates, with an upper aggregate size D up to 90 mm, but
excluding added filler aggregates.
NOTE The determination of the grading of fillers is specified in EN 933-10 [1].
Annex A specifies a test method for aggregates unsuitable for oven-drying.
Annex B specifies additional steps for preparation of the test portion for all-in aggregates with
D ≥ 31,5 mm, without washing size fractions greater than 16 mm.
Annex C provides guidance for maximum mass on sieves to avoid overloading.
Annex D provides an example of test data sheet.
Annex E provides a sheet for graphical presentation of test results.
Annex F gives precision data.
Annex A is normative and Annexes B, C, D, E and F are informative.
WARNING – The use of this part of EN 933 can involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment (such as dust, noise and heavy lifts). It does not purport to address all of the safety or
environmental problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of users of this document
to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of personnel and the environment
prior to application of the standard, and fulfil statutory and regulatory requirements for this
purpose.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 932-2, Tests for general properties of aggregates — Part 2: Methods for reducing laboratory
samples
EN 932-5, Tests for general properties of aggregates — Part 5: Common equipment and calibration
EN 933-2, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 2: Determination of particle size
distribution — Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:

• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
aggregate
granular material used in construction which may be natural, manufactured or recycled
3.2
aggregate size
d/D
designation of aggregate in terms of lower (d) and upper (D) sieve sizes
Note 1 to entry: This designation accepts the presence of some particles which will be retained on the
upper sieve (oversize) and some which will pass the lower sieve (undersize).
3.3
test portion
d /D
0 0
sample used as a whole in a single test
3.4
constant mass
mass determined by successive weighings during drying performed at least 1 h apart and not
differing by more than 0,1 %
Note 1 to entry: In many cases, constant mass can be achieved after a test portion has been dried for a
pre-determined period in a specified oven (see 5.3) at (110 ± 5) °C. Test laboratories can determine the
time required to achieve constant mass for specific types and sizes of sample dependent upon the drying
capacity of the oven used.
4 Principle
The test consists of washing, dividing and separating a material into several particle size
classifications of decreasing sizes by means of a series of sieves.
Successive steps are: initial washing to remove most of the fines in the test sample, drying, and
dry sieving to separate the test sample into several size fractions of decreasing sizes. This is done
by means of a series of selected sieves.
The mass of the particles retained on the various sieves is related to the initial dry mass of the
test sample. The cumulative percentages passing each sieve are then calculated.
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5 Apparatus
Unless otherwise stated, all apparatus shall conform to the general requirements of EN 932-5.
5.1 Test sieves, conforming to EN 933-2.
NOTE In the following parts of the standard, sieve is used as a short form of test sieve.
5.2 Tightly fitting pan and lid, for the sieves.
5.3 Ventilated oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of (110 ± 5) °C or (40 ± 5) °C, or
other suitable equipment for drying the aggregates, which does not cause any particle size
breakdown.
5.4 Washing equipment.
5.5 Balances or scales, accurate to ± 0,1 % of the test portion mass.
5.6 Trays, brushes.
5.7 Sieve shaker, with such sieving action that the criterion for adequate separation of the test
portion in 7.2 is met in a reasonable time, (optional).
5.8 Equipment for reducing laboratory samples, as specified in EN 932-2.
6 Preparation of test portions
Reduce samples in accordance with EN 932-2 to produce the required number of test portions.
Samples containing substantial amounts of fines shall be moistened before reduction, to minimize
segregation and loss of dust.
The size of each test portion shall be not less than specified in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Minimum size of test portions
Upper aggregate size D Normal weight aggregates Lightweight aggregates
mm kg litres
90 80 -
32 10 2,1
16 2,6 1,7
8 0,6 0,8
≤ 4 0,2 0,3
For other D values below 90 mm, the minimum test portion mass may be interpolated from the masses,
2
using the following formula: M = (D/10)
where M = minimum mass of test portion, in kg
D = upper aggregate size, in mm
3
For aggregates with particle density higher than 3,00 Mg/m (see EN 1097-6), the minimum test portion
masses shall be corrected. The correction shall be based on the density ratio, in order to produce a test
portion of approximately the same volume as those for aggregates of normal density.
For lightweight aggregates complying with EN 13055 [4], the volume column shall be used to choose the
appropriate minimum size of test portions. The volumes for other aggregate sizes may be interpolated.
The precision of the test method can be reduced if the test portion size is less than the minimum value
specified. In such a case, the test portion size shall be stated in the test report (9.1).
Sample reduction shall yield a test portion size which is larger than the minimum, but not of an
exact predetermined value.
Dry the test portion to constant mass at (110 ± 5) °C in the case of natural and manufactured
aggregates and at (40 ± 5) °C in the case of laboratory samples containing recycled aggregates.
Where necessary, the drying procedure at (40 ± 5) °C may be generalized to all types of
aggregates that are sensitive to drying at 110 °C.
Allow to cool, weigh and record the mass as M .
1
For some types of aggregate, drying at 110 °C binds particles together sufficiently strongly to
prevent separation of single particles during subsequent washing and/or sieving procedures. For
such aggregates the procedure given in Annex A shall be adopted.
For all-in aggregates with D equal to 31,5 mm or larger, the procedure described in Annex B may
be used.
7 Procedure
7.1 Washing
Washing and subsequent dry sieving is necessary to ensure an accurate determination of the fines
content of the test portion.
NOTE 1 Significant amounts of water-soluble constituents can influence the results when washing the
test portion.
When washing can alter the physical properties of a lightweight aggregate, only dry sieving shall
be used.
Place the test portion in a container and add sufficient water to cover the test portion.
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NOTE 2 A storage period of 24 h under water is helpful in breaking down lumps. The use of a dispersion
agent can improve the disintegration of lumps.
Agitate the sample with sufficient vigour to result in complete separation and suspension of the
fines.
Wet both sides of a 0,063 mm sieve reserved for use in this test only, and fit a guard sieve
(e.g. 1 mm or 2 mm) on top. Mount the sieves in such a way that the suspension passing the sieve
can be run to waste or, when required, collected in a suitable vessel. Pour the contents of the
container on to the top sieve. Continue washing until the water passing the 0,063 mm sieve is
clear.
Care shall be taken to prevent overloading, overflowing or damaging the 0,063 mm sieve or the
guard sieve. For some aggregates, it will be necessary to pour only the suspended fines from the
container onto the 0,063 mm guarded sieve, continuing to wash the coarse residue in the
container and decanting the suspended fines onto the guard sieve until the water passing the
0,063 mm sieve is clear.
Dry the residue retained on the 0,063 mm sieve to constant mass, at (110 ± 5) °C in the case of
natural and manufactured aggregates and at (40 ± 5) °C in the case of recycled aggregates or other
aggregates that are sensitive
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