Sieve No. Diameter (mm) Percent Passing 4 4.76 100 8 2.38 97 10 2.00 92 20 0.84 87 40 0.42 53 60 0.25 42 100 0.149 26 200 0.074 17 Liquid Limit = 35% Plasticit Limit = 20%

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Given the gathered data in sieve analysis of a soil sample;

1. Graph the soil properties in the particle distribution graph

2. Identify how many percent of gravel using AASHTO size classification of soil

3. Classify the soil using USCS

 

 

Sieve No.
Diameter (mm)
Percent Passing
4
4.76
100
8
2.38
97
10
2.00
92
20
0.84
87
40
0.42
53
60
0.25
42
100
0.149
26
200
0.074
17
Liquid Limit = 35%
Plasticit Limit = 20%
Transcribed Image Text:Sieve No. Diameter (mm) Percent Passing 4 4.76 100 8 2.38 97 10 2.00 92 20 0.84 87 40 0.42 53 60 0.25 42 100 0.149 26 200 0.074 17 Liquid Limit = 35% Plasticit Limit = 20%
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