Based on this result, plot the particle-size distribution curve and determine the following: i) The percentage passing for each of the sieve size. ii) D10, D30 and D60 from the particle-size distribution curve. iii) The uniformity of coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
Based on this result, plot the particle-size distribution curve and determine the following: i) The percentage passing for each of the sieve size. ii) D10, D30 and D60 from the particle-size distribution curve. iii) The uniformity of coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
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Opening (mm) |
Mass of soil retained on each sieve (g) |
4.75 | 18.0 |
2 | 22.0 |
0.85 | 40.0 |
0.425 | 22.0 |
0.25 | 27.0 |
0.15 | 30.0 |
0.075 | 12.0 |
0.02 | 29.0 |
0.006 | 21.0 |
Pan |
30.0 |
Based on this result, plot the particle-size distribution curve and determine the following:
i) The percentage passing for each of the sieve size.
ii) D10, D30 and D60 from the particle-size distribution curve.
iii) The uniformity of coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
iv) Classify the soil using the British Standard Soil Classification System if the liquid limit
and plasticity limit of the soil are 63% and 22%.
Refer Figure 1
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