Table 3 Grading of fine aggregate
From: Study the effect of partially replacement sand by waste pistachio shells in cement mortar
No. | Sieve size (mm) | Passing % | Limits of Iraqi specification no. 45/1984 for zone 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9.5 | 100 | 100 |
1 | 4.75 | 98.2 | 90–100 |
2 | 2.38 | 80.7 | 75–100 |
3 | 1.18 | 69.8 | 55–90 |
4 | 0.59 | 50.6 | 35–59 |
5 | 0.30 | 27.7 | 8–30 |
6 | 0.15 | 4.2 | 0–10 |