For particle size distribution curve for a soil sample D60 is to be 0.42 and D30 is to be 0.045 and D10 is to be 0.005 (For these values find Cu, Cc below) Particle Size Distribution Curve 100 90 70 60 50 20 10 100 10 0.1 0.01 0.001 Particle Size D, mm 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 0.0016 0.045 mm +0.224 mm Percent Finer, S, %

For particle size distribution curve for a soil sample D60 is to be 0.42 and D30 is to be 0.045 and D10 is to be 0.005 (For these values find Cu, Cc below) Particle Size Distribution Curve 100 90 70 60 50 20 10 100 10 0.1 0.01 0.001 Particle Size D, mm 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 0.0016 0.045 mm +0.224 mm Percent Finer, S, %

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.7P: The particle characteristics of a soil are given below. Draw the particle-size distribution curve...

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