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The following laboratory test results for Atterberg limits and sieve-analysis were obtained for an inorganic soil. [6 points] Si

eve analysis Sieve Size No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 10 (2.00 mm) No. 40 (0.425 mm) No. 200 (0.075 mm) Percent passing by weight 80 60 30 10 Atterberg limits Liquid limit (LL) Plastic limit (PL 31 25
(a) Classify this soil according to USCS system, providing the group symbol for it. Show how you arrive at the final classification.
(b) According to USCS system, what is a group name for this soil?
(c) Is this a clean sand? If not, explain why.

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alexira [117]3 years ago

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Answer: hello the complete question is attached below

answer:

A) Group symbol = SW

B) Group name = well graded sand , fine to coarse sand

C) It is not a clean sand given that ≤ 50% particles are retained on No 200

Explanation:

<u>A) Classifying the soil according to USCS system</u>

( using 2nd image attached below )

<em>description of sand</em> :

The soil is a coarse sand since ≤ 50% particles are retained on No 200 sieve, also

The soil is a sand given that more than 50% particles passed from No 4 sieve

The soil can be a clean sand given that fines ≤ 12%

The soil can be said to be a well graded sand because the percentage of particles passing through decreases gradually over time

Group symbol as per the 2nd image attached below = SW

B) Group name = well graded sand , fine to coarse sand

C) It is not a clean sand given that ≤ 50% particles are retained on No 200

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