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c. Although the soils are obtained from the same stockpile, why are the curves so different? right now
(Hint: Comment on particle segregation and the importance of representative field sampling.)

d. Determine the percentages of gravel, sand, and fines according to Unified Soil Classification Josh
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The following table was prepared from the figure 2.37:

Soil sample D 10 D 30 D 60

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Calculate coefficients for Soil A as follows:

Calculate the coefficient of uniformity using the following equation.

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Here, diameter corresponding to finer, and diameter corresponding to

finer.

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Calculate the coefficient of gradation using the following equation.

…… (2)

Here, diameter corresponding to finer, diameter corresponding to finer

and diameter corresponding to finer.

Substitute 5 for , 15 for , and 0.6 for in equation (2).

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Calculate coefficients for Soil B as follows:

Calculate the coefficient of uniformity using the following equation.

Substitute 8 for , and 0.25 for in equation (1).

Calculate the coefficient of gradation using the following equation.

Substitute 2.5 for , 8 for , and 0.25 for in equation (2).

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Calculate coefficients for Soil C as follows:

Calculate the coefficient of uniformity using the following equation.

Substitute 7 for , and 0.15 for in equation (1).

Calculate the coefficient of gradation using the following equation.

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Substitute 1 for , 7 for , and 0.15 for (2).
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Tabulate the calculated coefficient of uniformity and coefficient of gradation values:

Soil sample C u Cc

A 25 2.77

B 32 3.125

C 46.667 0.95
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From the above table, it is evident that the soil sample is coarser than soil . A higher
percentage of soil is finer than any given size compared to soil . For example, about
is finer than 1 mm for soil , whereas almost is finer than 1 mm in case of soil .

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c)

Particle segregation may take place in aggregate stockpiles such that there is a separation of
coarser and finer particles. This makes representative sampling difficult. Therefore, soils A, B,
and C show quite different particle size distribution.

d)

Unified Soil Classification System:

Calculate percentages of gravel, sand, and fines for Soil A as follows:

From the graph,

Percent passing 4.75 mm = 29

Percent passing 0.075 mm = 1

The percent of gravel in soil A is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of gravel in soil A is .

The percent of sand in soil A is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of sand in soil A is .

The percent of fines in soil A is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of fines in soil A is .

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Percent passing 0.075 mm = 2

The percent of gravel in soil B is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of gravel in soil B is .

The percent of sand in soil B is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of sand in soil B is .

The percent of fines in soil A is calculated as follows:

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Therefore, the percentage of fines in soil A is .

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Calculate percentages of gravel, sand, and fines for Soil C as follows:

From the graph,

Percent passing 4.75 mm = 53

Percent passing 0.075 mm = 3

The percent of gravel in soil C is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of gravel in soil C is .

The percent of sand in soil C is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of sand in soil C is .

The percent of fines in soil C is calculated as follows:

Therefore, the percentage of fines in soil A is .

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