Compute for the percent gravel, sand and finer as per USCS-ASTM A soil specimen (SOIL A) was subjected to mechanical analysis via sieve analysis experiment. Make the necessary calculations and draw the particle distribution curve. Sieve # Mass of Soil on each Sieve Sieve Opening Size 4 4.75 10 54 2 20 65 0.85 40 60 0.425 60 127 0.25 80 186 0.18 100 150 0.15 200 89 0..075 PAN 27 n/a

Compute for the percent gravel, sand and finer as per USCS-ASTM A soil specimen (SOIL A) was subjected to mechanical analysis via sieve analysis experiment. Make the necessary calculations and draw the particle distribution curve. Sieve # Mass of Soil on each Sieve Sieve Opening Size 4 4.75 10 54 2 20 65 0.85 40 60 0.425 60 127 0.25 80 186 0.18 100 150 0.15 200 89 0..075 PAN 27 n/a

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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