Data for Problems 5.12-5.15You have collected soil samples as part of the investigation for a dam project. The grain-sizedistribution data for the four soil samples are shown in Figure 5.8 as curves H, I, J and L Fromyour Atterberg limit tests on the -40 portion of theses samples, you have measured the followingdata.Percentage finer by weight100%80%60%40%20%0%0.001FINESHIJ34L18Use these data to answer Problems 5.12 through 5.15.0.010Soil SampleIdentificationH#200LiquidLimitFine604637Non-PlasticSANDPlasticLimit0.100Particle size (mm)26Medium Coarse1.000#4GRAVELFine10.000Coarse3°T100.000Figure 5.8 Particle size distribution curves for Problems 5.12 through 5.15.5.13. Determine the AASHTO group classification and group index for soils H through L usingthe data given above.5.15. Determine the USCS group symbol and group name for soils H through L using the datagiven above.

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Data for Problems 5.12-5.15 You have collected soll samples as part of the investigation for a dam project. The grain-size distribution data for the four soil samples are shown in Figure 5.8 as curves H, I, J and L. From your Atterberg limit tests on the -40 portion of theses samples, you have measured the following data. Percentage finer by weight 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 0.001 H I J 34 L 18 Use these data to answer Problems 5.12 through 5.15. FINES 0.010 Soil Sample Identification H #200 Liquid Plastic Limit Limit Fine 60 Non-Plastic 46 37 SAND Medium 0.100 Particle size (mm) 26 1.000 Coarse #4 GRAVEL Fine Course 10.000 3° 1 T 1 I F 11 T T 1 100.000 Figure 5.8 Particle size distribution curves for Problems 5.12 through 5.15. 5.13. Determine the AASHTO group classification and group index for soils H through L using the data given above. 5.15. Determine the USCS group symbol and group name for soils H through L using the data given above.

Data for Problems 5.12-5.15 You have collected soll samples as part of the investigation for a dam project. The grain-size distribution data for the four soil samples are shown in Figure 5.8 as curves H, I, J and L. From your Atterberg limit tests on the -40 portion of theses samples, you have measured the following data. Percentage finer by weight 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 0.001 H I J 34 L 18 Use these data to answer Problems 5.12 through 5.15. FINES 0.010 Soil Sample Identification H #200 Liquid Plastic Limit Limit Fine 60 Non-Plastic 46 37 SAND Medium 0.100 Particle size (mm) 26 1.000 Coarse #4 GRAVEL Fine Course 10.000 3° 1 T 1 I F 11 T T 1 100.000 Figure 5.8 Particle size distribution curves for Problems 5.12 through 5.15. 5.13. Determine the AASHTO group classification and group index for soils H through L using the data given above. 5.15. Determine the USCS group symbol and group name for soils H through L using the data given above.

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