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A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and the test results were listed as shown in the table. The liquid limit of the soil was found to be 46.2% and the plastic limit was found to be 21.9%. U.S. Sieve Size 1 in. 3/4 in. 3/8 in. No. 4 No. 10 No. 40 No. 200 Percent Passing 100 100 100 100 85.6 72.3 58.8 Required: Classify the soil by the AASHTO system. Do not include a space between the classification and group index.

A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and the test results were listed as shown in the table. The liquid limit of the soil was found to be 46.2% and the plastic limit was found to be 21.9%. U.S. Sieve Size 1 in. 3/4 in. 3/8 in. No. 4 No. 10 No. 40 No. 200 Percent Passing 100 100 100 100 85.6 72.3 58.8 Required: Classify the soil by the AASHTO system. Do not include a space between the classification and group index.

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A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and the test results were listed as shown in the table. The liquid limit of the soil was found to be 46.2% and the plastic limit was found to be 21.9%. U.S. Sieve Size 1 in. 3/4 in. 3/8 in. No. 4 No. 10 No. 40 No. 200 Percent Passing 100 100 100 100 85.6 72.3 58.8 Required: Classify the soil by the AASHTO system. Do not include a space between the classification and group index.
Transcribed Image Text:A sample of soil was tested in the laboratory, and the test results were listed as shown in the table. The liquid limit of the soil was found to be 46.2% and the plastic limit was found to be 21.9%. U.S. Sieve Size 1 in. 3/4 in. 3/8 in. No. 4 No. 10 No. 40 No. 200 Percent Passing 100 100 100 100 85.6 72.3 58.8 Required: Classify the soil by the AASHTO system. Do not include a space between the classification and group index.
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As percent passing No. 200 (58.8%)is more than 36%, the soil is either A4,A5,A6 or A7 depending on liquid limit and plasticity index.

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