If the weight of sample of sand in sieve analysis test was 420 gm and the weight retained on sieve are shown in table below. Is the sand satisfying the specification? Calculate the fineness modulus of sand and what is the average size ? Sieve size 10 5 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 < 0.15 (mm) Weight 8.4 63 96.6 143 59 34 16 retained (gm)

If the weight of sample of sand in sieve analysis test was 420 gm and the weight retained on sieve are shown in table below. Is the sand satisfying the specification? Calculate the fineness modulus of sand and what is the average size ? Sieve size 10 5 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 < 0.15 (mm) Weight 8.4 63 96.6 143 59 34 16 retained (gm)

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

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Problem 2.2CTP: Refer to Problem 2.C.1. Results of the sieve analysis for Soils A, B, and C are given below. To...

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