he given data shows a sieve analysis of a soil sample. Classify the soil using AASHTO Method. Tables are provided
he given data shows a sieve analysis of a soil sample. Classify the soil using AASHTO Method. Tables are provided
Solid Waste Engineering
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ISBN:9781305635203
Author:Worrell, William A.
Publisher:Worrell, William A.
Chapter5: Separation Processes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 5.12P
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The given data shows a sieve analysis of a soil sample. Classify the soil using AASHTO Method. Tables are provided below.
| Sieve No. | Diameter (mm) | Percent Passing |
| No. 4 | 4.760 | 73 |
| No. 8 | 2.380 | 55 |
| No. 10 | 2.000 | 49 |
| No. 20 | 0.840 | 48 |
| No. 40 | 0.420 | 45 |
| No. 60 | 0.250 | 36 |
| No. 100 | 0.150 | 29 |
| No. 200 | 0.075 | 24 |
| Characteristics of No. 40 Fraction | ||
| LL | -- | |
| PL | -- |
A.
A-2-4(0)
B.
A-3(0)
C.
A-2-5(0)
D.
A-1-a(0)
E.
A-1-b(0)
Transcribed Image Text:General classification
Granular materials (35% or less of total sample passing No. 200)
A-1
A-2
Group classification
A-1-a
A-1-b
A-3
A-2-4
А-2-5
А-2-6
А-2-7
Sieve analysis
(percent passing)
No. 10
50 max.
No. 40
30 max.
15 max.
50 max.
25 max.
51 min.
No. 200
10 max.
35 max.
35
35 max.
35 max.
max.
Characteristics of
fraction passing
No. 40
Liquid limit
Plasticity index
40 max.
10 max.
41 min.
40 max.
41 min.
6 max.
NP
10 max.
11 min.
11 min.
Usual types of
significant
constituent
Stone fragments,
gravel, and sand
Fine
Silty or clayey gravel and sand
sand
materials
General subgrade
rating
Excellent to good
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