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 Define C117 The determination of the amount of material finer than

a 75-um (No.200) sieve

What is the significance of C136? -To determine the grading of

materials, -compliance of particle size distribution,-provide data for

control of production of various aggregate-developing relationships

concerning porosity and packing

What procedure should always be used unless otherwise specified in

c117? Procedure A

What is an appropriate wetting agent to use for sieving through a No.200

sieve? Water or any dispersing agent that will promote separation of

the fine materials

What should the temperature of the oven be when drying

samples?(C117) 110 °C (+-5)

If used, how much wetting agent should be used in procedure B? C117

Enough to produce a small amount of suds when the sample was

agitated

Report the amount retained by wash by....?(C117) <10>

.1%>10%-report to the nearest whole number