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Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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Situation 1 – Refer to Figure.

Classify the soil according to the USDA textural classification system. The soil has particle size distribution of Gravel – 21% Silt – 35% Sand – 12% Clay – 32%

1. Calculate the modified percentage of sand

2. Compute the modified percentage of silt

3. What is the classification?

100
10
90
80
70
clay
60
50
silty
clay
sandy
clay
40
silty
clay loam
clay loam
30
sandy clay loam
20
loam
silt loam
10
sandy loam
loamy
sand sand
silt
of
30
10
Sand Separate, %
Silt Separate, %
01
08
20
70
Clay Separate, %
80
90
100

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