Q2. The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis. 1- Draw the grain -size distribution curve 2- Determine the percentages of gravel, sand silt and clay. 3- UC, CC and S 4- Classify the soil according to USDA. 5- Classify the soil according to ASHTOO. Analysis Sieve Analysis Hydrometer LL, % PL,% Sieve # 4 10 40 80 170 200 35 22 Sieve size (mm) 4.75 2.00 0.425 0.18 0.09 0.075 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.0015 % finer 100 96 90 90-x 80 80-y 59 39 26 15 8

Q2. The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis. 1- Draw the grain -size distribution curve 2- Determine the percentages of gravel, sand silt and clay. 3- UC, CC and S 4- Classify the soil according to USDA. 5- Classify the soil according to ASHTOO. Analysis Sieve Analysis Hydrometer LL, % PL,% Sieve # 4 10 40 80 170 200 35 22 Sieve size (mm) 4.75 2.00 0.425 0.18 0.09 0.075 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.0015 % finer 100 96 90 90-x 80 80-y 59 39 26 15 8

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Origin Of Soil And Grain Size

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