The result of sieve analysis of three soils is given. It is required to classify these soils according to the AASHTO Classification system. SIEVE ANALYSIS Percent Passing Sieve No. Diam. (mm) Soil A Soil B Soil C 4 4.760 85 98 100 8 2.380 80 90 95 10 2.000 68 85 88 20 0.840 62 78 75 40 0.420 52 62 60 60 0.250 48 55 52 100 0.149 38 50 40 200 0.074 25 45 34 LL 42 45 38 PL 33 37 18

The result of sieve analysis of three soils is given. It is required to classify these soils according to the AASHTO Classification system. SIEVE ANALYSIS Percent Passing Sieve No. Diam. (mm) Soil A Soil B Soil C 4 4.760 85 98 100 8 2.380 80 90 95 10 2.000 68 85 88 20 0.840 62 78 75 40 0.420 52 62 60 60 0.250 48 55 52 100 0.149 38 50 40 200 0.074 25 45 34 LL 42 45 38 PL 33 37 18

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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