A core cutter 15 cm in height, 10 cm in diameter, and having a mass of 1078 gm when empty is used to determine the insitu density of embankment soil. The mass of the core cutter full of soil is found to be 2968 gm. If the water content of the soil is 7% the insitu dry unit weight is

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Q: A sample of soil obtained from a test pit 2 ft3 in volume has a weight of 210 lb. The entire sample…

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Soil classification and characteristics

Soil classification is a method of categorizing soil based on its properties, types, and uses. The motive of soil classification is to arrange various types of soils and divide them into groups for various engineering and agricultural purposes. Soil classification is carried out by various agencies as per their purposes. From an engineering perspective, soil classification is done to find out the suitability of soil for various construction purposes like the construction of dams, foundations, highways, infrastructures, and so on. For engineering purposes, the soil is classified by the following systems: