The following data are the results of a sieve analysis. Determine the percentage of silt and clay combined using Unified Classification System. Mass of soil Sieve no. Opening retained (mm) on each sieve 4 4.75 21.5 10 2 18.5 20 0.85 53.2 40 0.425 90.5 60 0.25 81.8 100 0.15 92.2 200 0.075 58.5 Pan 26.5 Select one: а. 19 b. none of the choices С. 6 d. 17 е. 58

The following data are the results of a sieve analysis. Determine the percentage of silt and clay combined using Unified Classification System. Mass of soil Sieve no. Opening retained (mm) on each sieve 4 4.75 21.5 10 2 18.5 20 0.85 53.2 40 0.425 90.5 60 0.25 81.8 100 0.15 92.2 200 0.075 58.5 Pan 26.5 Select one: а. 19 b. none of the choices С. 6 d. 17 е. 58

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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