Question

For fine aggregates that is, sample passing through 4.75mm IS sieve, how much sample should be taken?

(a) 5 kg

(b) 1 kg

(c) 2 kg

(d) .5 kg

This question was posed to me in examination.

My doubt stems from Sieve Analysis in chapter Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 1 kg

For explanation: IS 2720 gives the specifications.  It requires using sample weighing 5 kg for coarse aggregates and 1 kg for fine aggregates.