5.6 For an inorganic soil, the following grain-size analysis is given. U.S. sieve no. Percent passing 4 100 10 90 20 64 40 38 80 18 200 13 For this soil, LL = 23 and PL = 19. Classify the soil by using a. AASHTO soil classification system. Give the group index. b. Unified soil classification system. Give group symbol and group name.

5.6 For an inorganic soil, the following grain-size analysis is given. U.S. sieve no. Percent passing 4 100 10 90 20 64 40 38 80 18 200 13 For this soil, LL = 23 and PL = 19. Classify the soil by using a. AASHTO soil classification system. Give the group index. b. Unified soil classification system. Give group symbol and group name.

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