To describe an aggregate by its maximum and minimum size is not sufficient. It has to be graded from its minimum to maximum size. IS-383 recommends the following grading limit for fine aggregates.
Sieve Size | Percentage of Passing For | |||
Grading
Zone-I |
Grading
Zone-II |
Grading
Zone-III |
Grading
Zone-IV |
|
10 mm | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
4.75 mm | 90 – 100 | 90 – 100 | 90 – 100 | 95 – 100 |
2.36 mm | 60 – 95 | 75 – 100 | 85 – 100 | 95 – 100 |
1.18 mm | 30 – 70 | 55 – 90 | 75 – 100 | 90 – 1000 |
600 micron | 15 – 34 | 35 – 59 | 60 – 79 | 80 – 100 |
300 micron | 5 – 20 | 8 – 30 | 12 – 40 | 15 – 50 |
150 micron | 0 – 10 | 0 – 10 | 0 – 10 | 0 – 15 |
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