A sample of inorganic soil has 100% passing the No. 4 sieve and 75% passing the No. 200 sieve.   The liquid limit for the soil was found to be 60 %, while the plasticity index was 24%. Classify this soil according to the USCS.

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A sample of inorganic soil has 100% passing the No. 4 sieve and 75% passing the No. 200 sieve.

 

The liquid limit for the soil was found to be 60 %, while the plasticity index was 24%. Classify this soil according to the USCS.

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