7. The following table shows a data set from a sieve analysis. (a) Plot the grain size distribution curve. (b) Compute Cu and Ce. (c) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. US Sieve No. Opening (mm) Weight Retained (gî) 4 4.75 15.6 10 2.0 35.4 20 0.85 121.8 40 0.425 102.3 60 0.25 82.8 100 0.15 50.4 140 0.106 37.8 200 0.075 30.6 Pan 56.7

7. The following table shows a data set from a sieve analysis. (a) Plot the grain size distribution curve. (b) Compute Cu and Ce. (c) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. US Sieve No. Opening (mm) Weight Retained (gî) 4 4.75 15.6 10 2.0 35.4 20 0.85 121.8 40 0.425 102.3 60 0.25 82.8 100 0.15 50.4 140 0.106 37.8 200 0.075 30.6 Pan 56.7

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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