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4.2.2 Grain Composition/Particle size distribution
The grain composition/particle size distribution and the condition of the sub-base determine the in situ soil bearing capacity and the intervention/design that might be needed to bring the soil bearing capacity to the desired value (the mix design – soil/cement/RoadCem etc.).
The particle size distribution is determined according to the following procedure:
VISUAL INSPECTION
SOIL SAMPLING
DRY SIEVE ANALYSIS
WET SIEVE ANALYSIS
SOIL TEXTURE TRIANGLE
GRAIN COMPOSITION DETERMINED
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Figure 4.5 Procedure for determining particle size distribution.
