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For particle size distribution curve for a soil sample D60 is to be 0.38 and D30 is to be 0.045 and D10 is to be 0.003 (For these values find Cu, Cc below) Cu is equals to: Cc is equals to:

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For particle size distribution curve for a soil sample D60 is to be 0.38 and D30 is to be 0.045 and D10 is to be
0.003 (For these values find Cu, Cc below)
Cu is equals to:
Cc is equals to:
Is the soil sample given in the figure above (values are indicated in the figure)
Well graded: insert 1
Poorly graded: insert 2
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Study of soil under various loading conditions for different structures. The stability of slopes, foundation planning and designing, shear and bearing capacity of soil are common areas of geotechnical engineering.

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