The results of a grain-size analysis is given below. Plot the grain-size distribution curve and determine what is the median size (D50)? US Sieve No. Size of opening (mm) Mass retained (g) 3/8 in. 9.5 0 No.4 4.75 42 No.10 2 146 No. 40 0.425 458 No. 100 0.15 218 No. 200 0.175 73 Pan NA 63
The results of a grain-size analysis is given below. Plot the grain-size distribution curve and determine what is the median size (D50)? US Sieve No. Size of opening (mm) Mass retained (g) 3/8 in. 9.5 0 No.4 4.75 42 No.10 2 146 No. 40 0.425 458 No. 100 0.15 218 No. 200 0.175 73 Pan NA 63
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The results of a grain-size analysis is given below. Plot the grain-size distribution curve and determine what is the median size (D50)?
US Sieve No. |
Size of opening (mm) |
Mass retained (g) |
3/8 in. |
9.5 |
0 |
No.4 |
4.75 |
42 |
No.10 |
2 |
146 |
No. 40 |
0.425 |
458 |
No. 100 |
0.15 |
218 |
No. 200 |
0.175 |
73 |
Pan |
NA |
63 |
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