Concept explainers
(a)
To plot:
Grain size distribution curve.
Answer to Problem 19P
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sieve No. | Sieve No. | Percent finer |
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Concept used:
Plot the grain size distribution curve between the sieve number (mm) and the percent finer. The sieve number (mm) is plotted in x -axis and percent finer in y -axis.
Calculation:
Conclusion:
The grain distribution curve is plotted.
(b)
The values of
Answer to Problem 19P
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sieve No. | Sieve No. | Percent finer |
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Pan | Pan | -- |
Concept used:
Plot the grain size distribution curve between the sieve number (mm) and the percent finer. The sieve number (mm) is plotted in x -axis and percent finer in y -axis. Then the corresponding values of
Calculation:
Conclusion:
The values of
(c)
The value of uniformity coefficient
Answer to Problem 19P
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sieve No. | Sieve No. | Percent finer |
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Pan | Pan | -- |
Concept used:
Calculation:
Conclusion:
The value of coefficient of uniformityis
(d)
The value of coefficient of gradation
Answer to Problem 19P
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sieve No. | Sieve No. | Percent finer |
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Pan | Pan | -- |
Concept used:
Calculation:
Conclusion:
The value of coefficient of uniformity is
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