A Sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and results of the laboratory tests were as follows: Liquid limit =42% Plastic limit =16% U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing No. 4 100 No. 10 93.2 No. 40 81.0 No. 200 60.2 Classify the soil sample by the AASHTO classification system.

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A Sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and results of the laboratory tests were as follows:

Liquid limit =42%

Plastic limit =16%

U.S. Sieve Size           Percentage Passing

No. 4                                       100

No. 10                                      93.2

No. 40                                      81.0

No. 200                                    60.2

Classify the soil sample by the AASHTO classification system.

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