5.2.2 - Dry Sieve Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What is dry sieve analysis used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the physical properties of soil.
Why must fine particles be removed before dry sieve analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider the size of the particles of interest.
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What particle size is typically separated using dry sieve analysis?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of dry sieve analysis.
True or False: The uniformity coefficient is calculated by the size at 60% finer by weight.
💡 Hint: Think about how we determine soil uniformity.
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A soil sample retains 40% on a 1 mm sieve, 30% on a 2 mm sieve, and 20% passes through this sieve. How would you interpret the uniformity coefficient?
💡 Hint: Identify the D values corresponding to the 60% and 10% thresholds.
Compare the behavior of soil with a Cu of 10 versus a Cu of 2 in engineering applications. Which is preferable and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how particle size affects soil compaction and support.
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