From the results of a sieve analysis, shown below, determine: (a) the percent finer than each sieve (prepare table) and plot a grain-size distribution curve (use the gradation curve, template   (b) D10, D30, D60 from the grain-size distribution curve, (c) the uniformity coefficient, Cu, and (d) the coefficient of gradation, Cc

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From the results of a sieve analysis, shown below, determine:

(a) the percent finer than each sieve (prepare table) and plot a grain-size distribution curve (use the gradation curve, template  

(b) D10D30D60 from the grain-size distribution curve,

(c) the uniformity coefficient, Cu, and (d) the coefficient of gradation, Cc.

Result of Sieve Analysis
Mass of soil
Sieve Diameter
retained
Number (mm) on each sieve
(g)
4
4.750
29
10
2.000
40
20
0.850
40
0.425
60
0.250
100
0.150
200
0.075
Pan
48
125
227
90
35
24
Transcribed Image Text:Result of Sieve Analysis Mass of soil Sieve Diameter retained Number (mm) on each sieve (g) 4 4.750 29 10 2.000 40 20 0.850 40 0.425 60 0.250 100 0.150 200 0.075 Pan 48 125 227 90 35 24
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