1. For a soil with De=0.41 mm, D = 0.22mm, and Die = 0.08 mm, calculate the uniformity coefficient and the coefficient of gradation. 2. The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis. Sieve number/ grain size Analysis Sieve Hydrometer 40 80 170 200 0.04 mm 0.015 mm 0.008 mm 0.004 mm 0.002 mm Draw the grain-size distribution curve. Percent finer =39428398 100 a) b) Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt and clay according to the AASHTO system.

1. For a soil with De=0.41 mm, D = 0.22mm, and Die = 0.08 mm, calculate the uniformity coefficient and the coefficient of gradation. 2. The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis. Sieve number/ grain size Analysis Sieve Hydrometer 40 80 170 200 0.04 mm 0.015 mm 0.008 mm 0.004 mm 0.002 mm Draw the grain-size distribution curve. Percent finer =39428398 100 a) b) Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt and clay according to the AASHTO system.

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