Name: fineness modulus from sieve analysis
Uploaded: 2024-11-07T14:48:25.000Z
Duration: 1 min 19 s
Channel: JoVE

ضع في اعتبارك عينة من الركام الناعم التي يتم غربلتها من خلال مجموعة قياسية من المناخل. لاحظ وزن الركام المحتفظ به على كل غربال.
احسب الوزن التراكمي للركام المحتفظ به على كل غربال وعبر عنه كنسبة مئوية من إجمالي وزن العينة.
على سبيل المثال ، إذا تم الاحتفاظ بجميع الجسيمات على غربال معين أو فوقه ، ولم يمر أي شيء عبره ، يتم إدخال النسبة التراكمية المحتفظ بها لهذا الغربال وتلك المكدسة تحته على أنها 100.
يتم حساب معامل النعومة عن طريق جمع النسبة المئوية التراكمية المحتفظ بها في كل غربال وقسمة الإجمالي على 100.
معامل الدقة هو مؤشر رقمي يمثل تصنيف المجاميع.
عند استخدام الركام من نفس المصدر ، تكون الاختلافات الطفيفة في تدرج الركام الدقيق أقل وضوحا من الركام الخشن.
ستنعكس هذه الاختلافات في قيمة معامل النعومة ، والتي ستكون أكثر ثاقبة للركام الناعم من الركام الخشن.
عادة ما تتراوح قيمة معامل النعومة للمجاميع الدقيقة من 2.3 إلى 3.1 ؛ كلما زادت القيمة ، زادت خشونة الركام.

معامل النعومة

معامل الدقة (FM) للركام هو مؤشر رقمي يقيس خشونة أو نعومة الجسيمات. يتم حسابه عن طريق إضافة النسب المئوية التراكمية للركام المحتفظ بها على كل من سلسلة محددة من المناخل وقسمة المجموع على 100.

خذ بعين الاعتبار إجراء تحليل منخلي على الرمال من خلال مجموعة من المناخل. يتم تسجيل وزن الكتل المحفوظة في كل منخل والوعاء الموضوع في الأسفل، كما هو موضح في العمود من الجدول .

لتحديد معامل نعومة الرمل، احسب الوزن التراكمي للركام المحتجز على كل منخل (العمود ج من الجدول 1) وعبر عنه كنسبة مئوية من الوزن الإجمالي (العمود د من الجدول 1). وأخيرًا، يتم تحديد مجموع النسب المئوية التراكمية للركام المحتجز على كل منخل وضربه في 100 للحصول على معامل نعومة الرمل.

الجدول 1: تحليل المنخل على الرمال

<div align="center">
<table border="1">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">العمود أ</th>
			<th style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">العمود ب</th>
			<th style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">العمود ج</th>
			<th style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">العمود د</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">غربال ASTM</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">الوزن المحتفظ به على كل منخل (جم)</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">الوزن التراكمي المحتفظ به على كل منخل (جم)</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">النسبة المئوية التراكمية المحتفظ بها في كل منخل (%)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">⅜ سم</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">0</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">0</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">0</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 4</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">5</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">0+5 = 5</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">5/500 = 1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 8</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">55</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">5+55 = 60</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">60/500 = 12</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 16</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">65</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">60+65 = 125</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">125/500 = 25</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 30</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">90</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">125+90 = 215</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">215/500 = 43</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 50</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">160</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">215+160 = 375</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">375/500 = 75</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">رقم 100</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">90</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">375+90 = 465</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">465/500 = 93</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">المقلاة السفلية</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">35</td>
			<td style="direction:RTL; text-align: center;padding:5px;">الوزن الإجمالي = 
			465+35 = 500</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>
</div>

<img alt="Equation1" src="/files/ftp_upload/16872/16872%20_Equation_PT_001v2.svg" style="height: 14px;">

<img alt="Equation2" src="/files/ftp_upload/16872/16872%20_Equation_PT_002v2.svg" style="height: 36px;">

بشكل عام، يتمتع الرمل بمعامل نعومة يتراوح بين 2.3 إلى 3.1. تشير القيم المنخفضة إلى رمل أنعم، في حين تعني القيم الأعلى أن الرمل أكثر خشونة.

ضع في اعتبارك عينة من الركام الناعم التي يتم غربلتها من خلال مجموعة قياسية من المناخل. لاحظ وزن الركام المحتفظ به على كل غربال.
احسب ...

Education

JoVE Core

Civil Engineering

الهندسة المدنية

Unit 1

الوحدة الأولى

Aggregates and Water

الركام والمياه

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

المصطلحات والمفاهيم الأساسية

Fineness Modulus

fineness modulus from sieve analysis

Fineness modulus is a numerical index used to describe how coarse or fine aggregate particles are. For sand, it is found from sieve analysis using a standard set of ASTM sieves. The result helps show whether the sample is finer or more coarse.

To calculate fineness modulus, first record the weight of aggregate retained on each sieve and in the pan at the bottom. Then find the cumulative weight retained on each sieve. Next, express each cumulative weight as a percentage of the total sample weight. The fineness modulus is obtained by adding those cumulative percentages and dividing the sum by 100.

A sand sample can be tested with sieves such as ⅜ inch, No. 4, No. 8, No. 16, No. 30, No. 50, and No. 100. In the example, the retained weights are 0 g, 5 g, 55 g, 65 g, 90 g, 160 g, 90 g, and 35 g in the bottom pan. The cumulative percentages retained are 0, 1, 12, 25, 43, 75, and 93, based on a total weight of 500 g.

In general, sand has a fineness modulus of about 2.3 to 3.1. Lower values mean the sand is finer. Higher values mean the sand is more coarse.

Fineness Modulus from Sieve Analysis

unsoundness of aggregate due to volume change

unsoundness-of-aggregate-due-to-volume-change

Aggregate Durability in Freeze-Thaw Cycles

Aggregate durability can decline when volume changes damage the particles. Freezing and thawing, thermal change, and wetting and drying all place stress on aggregates. When unsound aggregates break down under these conditions, they can contribute to scaling, pop-outs, and cracking in concrete. Some aggregates are more vulnerable than others. Porous flints, cherts, and aggregates that contain clay minerals are especially prone to this kind of damage. Their internal structure can make them...

deleterious substances in aggregate

Testing Aggregate Impurities in Concrete

Aggregate impurities can lower the quality and durability of concrete. Organic matter, such as loam in sand, can interfere with cement hydration and weaken the bond between the aggregate and the cement paste. Organic impurities are often checked with a colorimetric test. In this test, the darkness of the solution after agitation shows the level of organic content. Clay and fine material can also coat aggregate particles and reduce the bond with the cement paste. The amount of clay and silt in...

sieve analysis and grading curves

Aggregate Size Testing with Sieve Grading

Aggregate size testing with sieve grading measures the particle size distribution of aggregate materials. It starts with a dried sample of aggregate that is weighed first. The sample is then sorted through a stack of square-opening sieves arranged from largest opening on top to smallest opening below. The sieve stack is shaken or vibrated so the particles move through the openings by size. After a set time, the material left on each sieve is weighed. That weight is then written as a percentage...

fineness modulus

Fineness modulus is a numerical index used to describe how coarse or fine aggregate particles are. For sand, it is found from sieve analysis using a standard set of ASTM sieves. The result helps show whether the sample is finer or more coarse. To calculate fineness modulus, first record the weight of aggregate retained on each sieve and in the pan at the bottom. Then find the cumulative weight retained on each sieve. Next, express each cumulative weight as a percentage of the total sample...

types of aggregate grading

Aggregate Grading for Strong Concrete Mixes

Aggregate grading describes the particle size distribution in a sample of aggregate. It is important for making a concrete mix that has enough strength, reasonable workability, and minimal segregation. The right grading also helps concrete stay economical. There are four main types of aggregate gradation: well-graded, uniformly graded, gap-graded, and open-graded. Each type has a different pattern on a gradation curve, which shows how particle sizes are spread across sieve sizes. These...

maximum size of aggregate

How Aggregate Size Affects Concrete Mix

Aggregate size affects how concrete is mixed, placed, and strengthened. The maximum size of aggregate is defined by the sieve aperture that retains 15 percent or more of the particles in the sample. This size choice helps determine the concrete’s water demand, workability, and final strength. Larger aggregate particles reduce the surface area that must be covered by cement paste. As a result, they can lower the water needed in the mix. When the desired workability and richness are kept, this...

quality of water

Water Standards for Concrete Mixing

Water standards for concrete mixing help control strength and durability. Potable water is usually preferred. Even so, it should not contain too much sodium or potassium, because these salts can weaken concrete integrity. Water quality is judged by impurities such as dissolved solids, chlorides, and sulfates. The pH value is ideally between 6 and 8. Slightly acidic natural water may still be acceptable if it does not contain harmful organic matter or algae. Limits for these impurities depend...

testing water quality

Water Tests for Concrete Performance

Water tests for concrete performance help determine whether an uncertain water source is safe to use in cement and mortar. The main checks compare the water against de-ionized or distilled water benchmarks. Engineers look at both setting time and the compressive strength of mortar made with the test water. Standards set clear limits for these results. ASTM C1602 requires setting times to stay within 90 minutes of the control. BS 3146:1980 allows a 30-minute change in initial setting, while BS...

aggregates classification

Aggregate Types by Size, Weight, and Source

Aggregate types are grouped by size, petrographic characteristics, weight, and source. These categories help describe how different aggregates are identified and used in concrete. Size is one of the most common ways to classify them. Based on particle size, aggregates are either coarse or fine. Coarse aggregates are particles that do not pass through ASTM sieve No. 4. Fine aggregates are the particles that do pass through that sieve. Petrographic classification looks at shared mineral features.

shape and texture of coarse aggregate

How Aggregate Form Changes Concrete

Aggregate form affects how concrete mixes, packs, and bonds. Coarse aggregate is classified by the sharpness or roundness of its edges and corners. The main shapes are rounded, angular, elongated, and flaky. These shapes help show how the particles will behave in concrete. Rounded aggregates are fully shaped by attrition, which means they have been worn down by rubbing and impact. River gravel and seashore gravel are common examples. Angular aggregates, such as crushed rock, have clear edges...

bonding and strength of aggregate

How Aggregate Shape Affects Concrete Bond

Aggregate shape and surface texture affect how well concrete holds together. Rough, angular aggregates usually bond more strongly with the cement matrix than smooth, rounded ones. This stronger adhesion can help produce high-strength concrete. Angular aggregates also have a larger surface area. That gives the cement paste more area to grip, which improves the bond. Bond quality is hard to measure directly, and there is no single test that is accepted everywhere. A broken concrete sample can...

toughness and hardness of aggregate

Testing Aggregate Impact and Abrasion

Aggregate toughness and hardness are important for concrete used on pavement surfaces and industrial floors that must carry heavy loads. Toughness means an aggregate can resist failure from impact. Hardness means it can resist wear.

specific gravity of aggregate

Aggregate Pore Effects on Specific Gravity

Aggregate specific gravity depends on the pores inside the material. These pores may be permeable or impermeable, so the same aggregate can be described in more than one way. For this reason, specific gravity is grouped into bulk or gross specific gravity, apparent specific gravity, and absolute specific gravity. Bulk or gross specific gravity uses the mass of aggregate in the saturated surface-dry state. It is compared with the total volume of the aggregate, including both the solids and the...

bulk density of aggregate

How Aggregate Size Affects Bulk Density

Bulk density describes the mass of aggregate that fills a unit volume, including the empty spaces between particles. Those void spaces remain because aggregate particles cannot be packed so tightly that every gap disappears. In practice, bulk refers to the total volume of both the particles and the spaces around them. This measurement matters when aggregates are batched by volume. It also helps convert materials measured by mass into a volume-based quantity. Natural mineral aggregates such as...

porosity and absorption of aggregate

Aggregate Pore States and Water Uptake

Aggregate contains pores of different sizes, and those pores may be sealed inside the particle or open to the surface. Open pores let water enter the aggregate. Because aggregate makes up about three-quarters of concrete by volume, its porosity strongly affects the porosity of the finished concrete. Aggregate can also be described by its moisture state. When water fills every pore, the material is saturated and surface-dry. If it sits in dry air, some water evaporates and the aggregate becomes...

moisture content and bulking of aggregate

moisture-content-and-bulking-of-aggregate

How Aggregate Moisture Affects Concrete Mixes

Aggregate moisture affects concrete mixing by changing how much water must be added to the batch. Moisture content is the water coating the outside of aggregate that is in a saturated and surface-dry state. The total water in moist aggregate includes both moisture content and water absorption. When aggregates sit in stockpiles or are exposed to rain, they can take in moisture. That extra water must be counted during concrete batching so the water-to-cement ratio stays correct. The moisture...

key terms and concepts

Learn how fineness modulus is calculated from sieve analysis of sand, using cumulative retained percentages on ASTM sieves to judge particle size.

Fineness Modulus from Sieve Analysis | JoVE K12

JoVE Core Civil Engineering provides a foundational exploration of essential construction materials in civil engineering, focusing on bricks, stones, steel, wood, and concrete through easy-to-understand animated videos. This collection covers the properties, manufacturing processes, and practical applications of these materials. Additionally, the accompanied science-in-action videos demonstrate the research experiments performed in laboratories.

civil engineering

Fineness Modulus from Sieve Analysis

Description

Transcript

Tags