A Sample of coarse grained soil tested in the laboratory. The gradation analysis results are as...

A Sample of coarse grained soil tested in the laboratory. The gradation analysis results are as shown
in the table below.
Sieve Size
(mm)
Mass retained on
each sieve (g)
4.75 0
2.00 40
0.850 60
0.425 89
0.250 140
0.180 122
0.150 210
0.075 56
Pan 12
Classify the soil according to Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)

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Ally Wells answered 4 months ago

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