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 (b) D10, D30, D60 from the grain-size distribution curve, (c) the uniformity coefficient, Cu, and (d) the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
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 (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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Transcribed Image Text: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
(b) D10, D30, D60 from the grain-size distribution curve, (c) the uniformity coefficient, Cu, and (d) the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
Result of Sieve Analysis
Sieve Diameter Mass of soil retained
on each sieve (g)
Number (mm)
4
4.750
29
10
2.000
40
20
0.850
48
40
0.425
125
60
0.250
227
100
0.150
90
200
0.075
35
Pan
24
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