Problem Set2: Soil Particle Size Distribution
SHOW YOUR SOLUTIONS WITH PROPER UNITS.
STORE VALUES. ROUND & BOX YOUR FINAL ANSWERS.
Problem Solving
1. Solve the following:
a.) Determine the percent finer of each sieve and plot a grain-size distribution curve.
b.) Calculate the coefficient of uniformity, coefficient of gradation and sorting coefficient.
2. The following are the results of a sieve and hydrometer analysis. Draw the grain size distribution
curve.
3. The grain-size characteristics of a soil are given in the table.
a.) Compute the effective grain size
b.) Calculate the average grain size
c.) Solve Cu, Cc and So
d.) Determine the type of curve.