Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.19QP
Calculate the sieve analysis shown in Table P5.19 and plot on a semilog gradation paper. What is the maximum size? What is the nominal maximum size?
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A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of fine aggregate and produced the results in Table below.
Calculate the percent passing through each sieve.
What is the maximum size?
What is the nominal maximum size?
What is the Fineness Modulus?
Plot the percent passing versus sieve size on a semi-log gradation size. (You can use Excel sheets or you can draw on a semi-log attached to page 3 of this assignment)
Sieve size (mm)
Amount retained (g)
Cumulative amount retained (g)
Cumulative percentage retained
Percent passing
12.5
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9.5
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4.75
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2.36
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0.30
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A sieve analysis test was performed on a sample of coarse aggregate and produced the following results. Referring to ASTM C33, what is the closest size number, and does it meet the gradation for that standard size?
Chapter 5 Solutions
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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