EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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ISBN: 9781337517218
Author: SOBHAN
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.13P
Repeat Problem 2.11 with the following data.
2.11 The grain-size characteristics of a soil are given in the following table.
a. Draw the grain-size distribution curve.
b. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to the MIT system.
c. Repeat Part b using the USDA system.
d. Repeat Part b using the AASHTO system.
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EBK PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
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