The sieve analysis results of an aggregate sample are provided below. What are the maximum aggregate size and the maximum nominal aggregate size? Using the 0.45 power curve, plot the gradation for the data provided in the table. Indicate whether the gradation is dense-graded, gap-graded, or open-graded.

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The sieve analysis results of an aggregate sample are provided below.

  1. What are the maximum aggregate size and the maximum nominal aggregate size?

  2. Using the 0.45 power curve, plot the gradation for the data provided in the table.

  3. Indicate whether the gradation is dense-graded, gap-graded, or open-graded.

sieve size, mm
(US)
9.5 (3/8")
4.75 (#4)
2.36 (#8)
1.18 (#16)
0.600 (#30)
0.300 (#50)
0.150 (#100)
0.075 (#200)
Pan
retained mass,
grams
0.0
30.2
75.4
100.5
135.0
173.0
121.9
54.0
10.0
Transcribed Image Text:sieve size, mm (US) 9.5 (3/8") 4.75 (#4) 2.36 (#8) 1.18 (#16) 0.600 (#30) 0.300 (#50) 0.150 (#100) 0.075 (#200) Pan retained mass, grams 0.0 30.2 75.4 100.5 135.0 173.0 121.9 54.0 10.0
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