(a) Plot the grain-size distribution curve for this sample. (b) Determine D10, D30, and D60. (c) Calculate the uniformity coefficient, Cu. (d) Calculate the coefficient of gradation, Cc.
Following are the results of a sieve analysis:
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(a) Grain-size distribution are shown as follows,
(b) From the preceding figure, D10 = 0.100 mm
D30 = 0.160 mm
D60 = 0.279 mm
(c) The coefficient of uniformity can be calculated using Equation 17.19:
Cu = (D60 / D10)
Cu = 0.279 / 0.100
Cu = 2.79
(d) The coefficient of curvature can be calculated using Equation 17.20:
Cc = D302 / (D60)(D10)
Cc = (0.160)2 / (0.279)(0.100)
Cc = 0.92
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