QUESTION FOUR a) According to USC system, classify the soils A and B, with the properties shown in the Table 3 below: (3
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QUESTION FOUR a) According to USC system, classify the soils A and B, with the properties shown in the Table 3 below: (3 Marks) Soil A B Table 3. Soils A and B, with the properties w₁(%) 1,(%) % Passing No. 4 sieve 45 29 100 55 15 100 % Passing No. 200 sieve 59 85 b) In order to find the relative density of a sand, a mould of volume 1000 ml was used. When the sand was dynamically compacted in the mould, its mass was 2.10 kg. whereas when the sand was poured in loosely, its mass was 1.635 kg. If the insitu density of the soil was 1.50 Mg/m³, calculate the relative density, Gs=2.7. Assume that the sand is saturated. (4 Marks) oils A and B