The results of a sieving analysis are given below. Using these data, prepare a grain size distribution curve for this sample and assess whether the sample is well graded or poorly graded. What would be reasonable porosity values for this sample
The results of a sieving analysis are given below. Using these data, prepare a grain size distribution curve for this sample and assess whether the sample is well graded or poorly graded. What would be reasonable porosity values for this sample
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The results of a sieving analysis are given below. Using these data, prepare a grain size distribution curve for this sample and assess whether the sample is well graded or poorly graded. What would be reasonable porosity values for this sample?
Transcribed Image Text:grain size (mm)
mass retained
US std sieve no
4
4.75
11.92
8
2.36
2.66
16
1.18
37.3
20
0.84
87.53
25
0.71
78.07
30
0.6
72.95
40
0.425
98.82
100
0.15
50.85
200
0.075
8.1
Pan (pass through
#200 sieve)
<0.075
1.8
M= 450
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