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i) Plot the grain size distribution curve on the log graph that has been provided (Figure 2b). Calculate the uniformity coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, C, for the soil sample. Determine the plastic limit, the liquid limit and the plasticity index of the soil. Plot the graph to help you obtain the results (if necessary). ii) iii)

i) Plot the grain size distribution curve on the log graph that has been provided (Figure 2b). Calculate the uniformity coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, C, for the soil sample. Determine the plastic limit, the liquid limit and the plasticity index of the soil. Plot the graph to help you obtain the results (if necessary). ii) iii)

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(b) Classification tests for the determination of the particle size distribution of a soil produced the following results: Particle Size % finer (mm) 99 2.36 80 1.3 63 0.6 33 0.2 10 0.075 3 0.02 Then using cone penetrometer for Liquid Limit test, the results were recorded as follows. Cone penetration 15.9 17.7 19.1 20.3 22.5 (mm) Water 32.6 42.9 51.6 59.8 66.2 content (%) While the plastic limit test conducted for the same soil recorded as below:- Test No. 1 2 3 Wet soil 10.01 11.23 9.72 Dry soil 8.02 9.01 7.72 SKAA 1713 4 i) Plot the grain size distribution curve on the log graph that has been provided (Figure 2b). Calculate the uniformity coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, C, for the soil sample. Determine the plastic limit, the liquid limit and the plasticity index of the soil. Plot the graph to help you obtain the results (if necessary). ii) iii)
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Classification tests for the determination of the particle size distribution of a soil produced the following results: Particle Size % finer (mm) 99 2.36 80 1.3 63 0.6 33 0.2 10 0.075 3 0.02 Then using cone penetrometer for Liquid Limit test, the results were recorded as follows. Cone penetration 15.9 17.7 19.1 20.3 22.5 (mm) Water 32.6 42.9 51.6 59.8 66.2 content (%) While the plastic limit test conducted for the same soil recorded as below:- Test No. 1 2 3 Wet soil 10.01 11.23 9.72 Dry soil 8.02 9.01 7.72 SKAA 1713 4 i) Plot the grain size distribution curve on the log graph that has been provided (Figure 2b). Calculate the uniformity coefficient, Cu and the coefficient of gradation, C, for the soil sample. Determine the plastic limit, the liquid limit and the plasticity index of the soil. Plot the graph to help you obtain the results (if necessary). ii) iii)
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