4. The following table shows the sieve analysis data on the left and hydrometer test data on the right for the minu No. 200 sieve material for a given soil. (a) Plot grain size distribution curves for both tests individually on a graph. (b) Combine two curves into a combined grain size distribution curve for the soil. (c) Determine D10, D30, D50, and D60. (d) Compute Cu and Cc. (e) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. (f) Classify the soil according to AASHTO. Sieve Analysis Hydrometer Analysis

4. The following table shows the sieve analysis data on the left and hydrometer test data on the right for the minu No. 200 sieve material for a given soil. (a) Plot grain size distribution curves for both tests individually on a graph. (b) Combine two curves into a combined grain size distribution curve for the soil. (c) Determine D10, D30, D50, and D60. (d) Compute Cu and Cc. (e) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. (f) Classify the soil according to AASHTO. Sieve Analysis Hydrometer Analysis

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

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Problem 2.12P: Repeat Problem 2.11 with the following data. 2.11 The grain-size characteristics of a soil are given...

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