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Chapter 2, Problem 2.6P
Repeat Problem 2.4 with the following data.
2.4 The following are the results of a sieve analysis.
a. Determine the percent finer than each sieve and plot a grain-size distribution curve.
b. Determine D10, D30, and D60 for each soil.
c. Calculate the uniformity coefficient Cu.
d. Calculate the coefficient of gradation Cc.
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Following are the results of a sieve analysis from laboratory activity. Show the necessary calculation and draw the particle size distribution:
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MindTap Engineering for Das/Sobhan's Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, SI Edition, 9th Edition, [Instant Access], 2 terms (12 months)
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