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Lab Report Experiment 3

This document describes a test to measure the fineness of cement using a sieve method. The method involves placing a 50g cement sample on a 0.074mm sieve and gently sieving for 5 minutes. Finer particles are allowed to pass through while larger particles are retained. Repeating this process ensures nearly all finer particles pass through. The test aims to determine particle size distribution and compliance with construction requirements. Finer cement hydrates more quickly, strengthening concrete and increasing durability over time. The sieve method is a common, inexpensive way to evaluate cement fineness despite some limitations.

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Lab Report Experiment 3

This document describes a test to measure the fineness of cement using a sieve method. The method involves placing a 50g cement sample on a 0.074mm sieve and gently sieving for 5 minutes. Finer particles are allowed to pass through while larger particles are retained. Repeating this process ensures nearly all finer particles pass through. The test aims to determine particle size distribution and compliance with construction requirements. Finer cement hydrates more quickly, strengthening concrete and increasing durability over time. The sieve method is a common, inexpensive way to evaluate cement fineness despite some limitations.

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Test of Fineness of Cement by Sieve Method

Abstract

The sieve technique will be used in the experiment to measure the cement's fineness. This method of
screening uses a 0.074 mm (#200) sieve to ascertain the cement's fineness. The fineness of the cement
affects how quickly it hydrates. Concrete is strengthened and made to last longer as a consequence. This
is accomplished by placing the cement sample on the sieve and gently sifting it in a horizontal, circular
motion for at least five minutes. The cement is then broken up by tapping the bristle brush handle on
the sieve. Until nearly all of the finer particles pass through the sieve, this process is repeated 3–7 times.
The sieving operation is used to determine the fineness of cement, which can help prevent cracking,
shrinkage, and decreased strength in finished concrete.

Introduction
A typical way for figuring out how fine a cement is is the sieve method. A sample of cement is run
through sieves with predetermined aperture sizes as part of the test. The sieves are ordered from largest
opening to smallest opening, with the largest opening sieve being on top and the smallest opening sieve
being at the bottom. In this experiment, a 0.074 mm sieve is used. The purpose of this project is to let
students see how crucial it is for the cement business to know its fineness. To check if the cement
sample complies with the requirements for use in construction, the results of the sieve technique may
be used to determine the particle size distribution of the sample.

Materials and Equipment


0.074 mm opening sieve with pan and cover
hand scoop
bristle brush
collecting pan
precision balance (0.01 sensitivity)
white clean paper

Methods
Dry the bristle brush and 0.074 mm sieve. Join the pan and sieve, then sift a 50-gram sample of cement.
Gently sieve horizontally to prevent spills. Avoid spilling any cement while you continue for 5 minutes.
Hold the sieve over the collection pan with its cover on. Take the sieved pan away. To get rid of cement
particles, lightly tap the sieve side with the bristle brush handle. Switch out the pan sieve. Gently remove
the lid and replace any cement shards it captured. Steps 3 through 7 should be repeated until almost all
smaller particles pass through the sieve. Only less than 0.1% (0.05g) of the sample should pass through
the sieve. To see whether the sieve allows less than 0.1% through:
a) Angle the sieve over a white, clean, dry paper.
b) Strike the sieve side with the palm of the other hand at 25 per 10 seconds, 150 per minute. Rotate
the sieve every 10 seconds. Perform for a minute.
c) Weigh the paper's cement. If the weight is under 0.05g, proceed. Weigh the sieve cement. There may
be operator errors, such as inconsistencies in the sieving process or improper sieve handling. You must
stick to standardized testing procedures and guidelines to minimize these errors.
RESULTS
According to the findings, the cement's fineness modulus increases when less cement sample is kept or
left on the sieve. The residual leftover cement sample in the filter weighed 8.348 grams, and the table
indicates that its fineness modulus was 83.304%. Particularly, the test results depend on the quality of
the sieves used and the consistency and precision of the testing procedure. To get consistent findings,
follow protocols and use equipment that is in good working order.

Illustrations

Discussion
The sieve technique is a widely used and reasonably priced test for figuring out how fine the cement is.
The experiment's findings suggest that the cement's fineness modulus increases when less cement
sample is kept or left on the sieve. The sieve method has the benefit of not requiring any specific
equipment beyond ordinary sieves, which makes it a very accessible test. Additionally, because it is a
non-destructive test, the cement sample may be used for other examinations or analyses. This
experiment has several restrictions. The test outcome may be impacted by the quality of the sieves
utilized.

Conclusion

A common test for measuring the cement's fineness is the sieve technique. It entails measuring the
proportion of cement retained on each sieve after a cement sample has been run through a series of
standard sieves with defined opening widths. The test findings may be used to identify the cement
sample's particle size distribution and confirm that it complies with the necessary building requirements.
Even though the sieve method has some drawbacks, like measuring only the larger particles in a cement
sample, it is still efficient and useful for quickly determining the fineness of materials. It offers a way to
evaluate various cement varieties and spot any possible quality problems.

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