3. A sample of soil of mass 500 gm was shaked through a set of sieves and following results were obtained Opening size (mm) 4.75 Mass retained (gm) 2.0 14.8 0.85 98 0.425 90.1 0.15 181.9 0.075 108.8 |pan 6.1 a) Plot particle size distribution curve b) Determine Cu and Cc values c) Classify the soil based on BIS classification system

3. A sample of soil of mass 500 gm was shaked through a set of sieves and following results were obtained Opening size (mm) 4.75 Mass retained (gm) 2.0 14.8 0.85 98 0.425 90.1 0.15 181.9 0.075 108.8 |pan 6.1 a) Plot particle size distribution curve b) Determine Cu and Cc values c) Classify the soil based on BIS classification system

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter12: Subsurface Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.13P

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