llowing the sieve analysis and the specific gravity of "SAND 1", a hydrometer test wa erformed on the soil that passed the #40 sieve, and the following data was collected: Material SAND 1 Time min 2 5 8 12 15 30 45 60 1440 hydrometer reading R 16.5 16 15.9 15.8 15.6 15.4 15.3 15.2 14.2 lint: Use the specific gravity and temperature from the Specific gravity test of SAND a) Briefly describe the test procedure and discuss its applications in practice b) Percentage of fines (less than 0.075 mm) [Hint: from the sieve analysis data] =--%

llowing the sieve analysis and the specific gravity of "SAND 1", a hydrometer test wa erformed on the soil that passed the #40 sieve, and the following data was collected: Material SAND 1 Time min 2 5 8 12 15 30 45 60 1440 hydrometer reading R 16.5 16 15.9 15.8 15.6 15.4 15.3 15.2 14.2 lint: Use the specific gravity and temperature from the Specific gravity test of SAND a) Briefly describe the test procedure and discuss its applications in practice b) Percentage of fines (less than 0.075 mm) [Hint: from the sieve analysis data] =--%

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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