The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis: Sieve number/ Percent Analysis grain size finer than Sieve 20 100 30 96 40 90 60 76 80 65 200 34 Hydrometer 0.05 mm 27 0.03 mm 19 0.015 mm 11 0.006 mm 7 0.004 mm 6 0.0015 mm 5 a. Draw the grain-size distribution curve. b. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the MIT system. c. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the USDA svstem

The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis: Sieve number/ Percent Analysis grain size finer than Sieve 20 100 30 96 40 90 60 76 80 65 200 34 Hydrometer 0.05 mm 27 0.03 mm 19 0.015 mm 11 0.006 mm 7 0.004 mm 6 0.0015 mm 5 a. Draw the grain-size distribution curve. b. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the MIT system. c. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the USDA svstem

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