$3$: Based upon the gradations provided below: $(60$ points$)$

a$.$ Calculate the combined gradation based upon the given stockpile gradations and bin percentages.

b$.$ Plot the combined gradation on both a semi$-$log and $0\mathrm{.}45$ power chart.

c$.$ Calculate the combined specific gravities $($bulk$,$ SSD$,$ and apparent$)$ and absorption of the blend.

d$.$ Calculate the fineness modulus $($only for fine aggregates$)$ of the CF and WS bins individually

e$.$ Identify the Nominal Max aggregate size of the blend according to ASTM.

f$.$ Identify the Nominal Max aggregate size of the blend according to the Superpave definition.

CEE $2030-$Civil Engineering Materials