2. The result of sieve analysis of three soils is given. It is required to classify these soils according to the AASHTO Classification System. Sieve No. 4 8 10 20 40 60 100 200 LL PL Diam. (mm) 4.760 2.380 2.000 0.840 0.420 0.250 0.149 0.074 SIEVE ANALYSIS Soil A 90 64 55 33 24 17 9 5 Percent Passing Soil B 100 90 77 59 50 42 36 33 46 29 Soil C 100 100 78 91 85 47 24 a. What is the classification of Soil A? b. What is the classification of Soil B? c. What is the classification of Soil C? 79 70 63

2. The result of sieve analysis of three soils is given. It is required to classify these soils according to the AASHTO Classification System. Sieve No. 4 8 10 20 40 60 100 200 LL PL Diam. (mm) 4.760 2.380 2.000 0.840 0.420 0.250 0.149 0.074 SIEVE ANALYSIS Soil A 90 64 55 33 24 17 9 5 Percent Passing Soil B 100 90 77 59 50 42 36 33 46 29 Soil C 100 100 78 91 85 47 24 a. What is the classification of Soil A? b. What is the classification of Soil B? c. What is the classification of Soil C? 79 70 63

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter4: Measuring Site Work, Excavation, And Piling

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3RQ: What is the purpose of a soils report, and how can the information it contains assist the estimator?

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