A liquid limits test carried out on a sample of inorganic soil taken from below the water table gave the following results: Determine the liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity index of this soil.
A liquid limits test carried out on a sample of inorganic soil taken from below the water table gave the following results: Determine the liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity index of this soil.
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A liquid limits test carried out on a sample of inorganic soil taken from below the water table gave the following results:
Determine the liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity index of this soil.
Transcribed Image Text:Fall cone penetration y (mm)
15.5
18.2
21.4
23.6
Moisture content %
34.6
40.8
48.2
53.4
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