29. The following table shows a data set from a sieve analysis. (a) Complete the rest of the table. (b) Plot the grain size distribution curve. (c) Determine D10, D30, D50, and D60. (d) Compute Cu and Cg. (e) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. (f) Classify the soil according to AASHTO. Weight Retained (gf) 16.8 38.8 54.9 US Sieve No Opening (mm) 4.75 4 10 2.0 20 0.85 40 0.425 67.8 60 0.25 101.7 94.2 77.4 61.8 100 0.15 140 200 0.106 0.075 Pan 70.5

29. The following table shows a data set from a sieve analysis. (a) Complete the rest of the table. (b) Plot the grain size distribution curve. (c) Determine D10, D30, D50, and D60. (d) Compute Cu and Cg. (e) Report the percentage gravel, sand, silt, and clay according to AASHTO. (f) Classify the soil according to AASHTO. Weight Retained (gf) 16.8 38.8 54.9 US Sieve No Opening (mm) 4.75 4 10 2.0 20 0.85 40 0.425 67.8 60 0.25 101.7 94.2 77.4 61.8 100 0.15 140 200 0.106 0.075 Pan 70.5

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Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

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