◆ Problem 1 The data collected during a sieve analysis is provided below in Table 1. Analyze the experimental data and present the results. Be sure to include the following: a) Tabulation of experimental results for %Retained, %Retained CUM, and %Finer b) Plot the grain size distribution curve c) Determine D60, D30, and D10 using the grain size distribution plot d) Calculate Cu and Cc e) Determine the percentage of gravel, sand, and fines according to USCS Table 1: Sieve Analysis - Experimental Data (Problem 1) U.S. Standard Mass Retained Opening (mm) Sieve No. (g) 4 4.75 135.9 0 2.00 97.5 20 0.85 108.0 40 0.425 67.8 60 0.25 41.4 100 0.15 15.0 140 0.106 0.0 200 0.075 0.0 PAN < 0.075

◆ Problem 1 The data collected during a sieve analysis is provided below in Table 1. Analyze the experimental data and present the results. Be sure to include the following: a) Tabulation of experimental results for %Retained, %Retained CUM, and %Finer b) Plot the grain size distribution curve c) Determine D60, D30, and D10 using the grain size distribution plot d) Calculate Cu and Cc e) Determine the percentage of gravel, sand, and fines according to USCS Table 1: Sieve Analysis - Experimental Data (Problem 1) U.S. Standard Mass Retained Opening (mm) Sieve No. (g) 4 4.75 135.9 0 2.00 97.5 20 0.85 108.0 40 0.425 67.8 60 0.25 41.4 100 0.15 15.0 140 0.106 0.0 200 0.075 0.0 PAN < 0.075

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

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