5.3.2 - Grading Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What is a grading curve?
💡 Hint: Think about visual graphs relating to sizes.
What does D10 represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on the percentage of soil particles.
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What does the effective size D10 measure?
💡 Hint: Think of how percentages relate to size.
True or False: A high uniformity coefficient indicates poorly graded soil.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what well-graded means versus poorly graded.
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A soil sample has D10 of 0.2 mm, D30 of 0.4 mm, and D60 of 0.6 mm. Calculate Cu and Cc.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for Cu and Cc directly.
Design a practical scenario where soil grading impacts construction. Discuss the choices made.
💡 Hint: Reflect on real-life construction challenges related to soil types.
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