Sieve Analysis of Limestone

Select the desired sieves and nest them with the coarsest sieves on top. Weigh a 100g
sample of the material to be tested and place it on the top sieve. Conduct the sieving
operation by means of a lateral and vertical motion of the sieve accompanied by a jarring
action to keep the sample moving continuously over the surface of the sieve. Continue
sieving until not more than 1 % of the residue passes any sieve during 1 min. If
mechanical sieving is used, the device shall be such as to impart the type of agitation
described in the hand sieving operation. Continue the shaking for a period of 15 min.5.5.2
Weigh the residue retained on each sieve to the nearest
0.1 g. Report the results of the sieve analysis as follows: (1) total percentages passing
each sieve, (2) total percentages retained on each sieve, or (3) percentages retained
between consecutive sieves, depending upon the form of the specification for the use of
the material under test.