A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and results of the laboratory tests were as follows: a. Liquid limit = 35% b. Plasticity index = 21% C. The following sieve analysis data: U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing Passes 38 mm (1½-in) 100.0 No. 10 (2.00 mm) 65 No. 40 (425 μm) 45 No. 200 (75 μm) 30 Classify the soil by the AASHTO system.

A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and results of the laboratory tests were as follows: a. Liquid limit = 35% b. Plasticity index = 21% C. The following sieve analysis data: U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing Passes 38 mm (1½-in) 100.0 No. 10 (2.00 mm) 65 No. 40 (425 μm) 45 No. 200 (75 μm) 30 Classify the soil by the AASHTO system.

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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