5. The results of a particle size analysis of a soil are given in the following table. The Atterberg limit tests yielded LL=62, PL = 20. Sieve Opening (mm) Percent Coarser by Weight Sieve No. 4.75 5.1 10 2.00 10.0 20 0.85 0.425 40.7 40 70.2 84.8 90.5 60 0.25 100 0.15 200 Pan 0.075 100 a) Draw the gradation curve for this soil b) Determine the uniformity coefficient and the coefficient of curvature c) Classify the soil using USCS and ASSHTO d) Rate this soil as a subgrade for highway construction

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