The sieve analysis data for a granular soil are given below. % passing or finer 19 mm sieve = 100% % passing or finer 4.75 mm (4 sieve) = 61% % passing or finer 0.075mm (200 sieve) = 16% What are the percentages of gravels, sands and fines within this soil, based on the Unified Soil Classification System?

The sieve analysis data for a granular soil are given below. % passing or finer 19 mm sieve = 100% % passing or finer 4.75 mm (4 sieve) = 61% % passing or finer 0.075mm (200 sieve) = 16% What are the percentages of gravels, sands and fines within this soil, based on the Unified Soil Classification System?

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 2.14P

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