A Sample of soil was tested in the laboratory with the following results Liquid limit =30% Plastic limit =12% U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing 3/8 in. 100.0 No. 4 76.5 No. 10 60.0 No. 40 39.7 No. 200 15.2 Classify the soil sample by the USCS classification system.

A Sample of soil was tested in the laboratory with the following results Liquid limit =30% Plastic limit =12% U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing 3/8 in. 100.0 No. 4 76.5 No. 10 60.0 No. 40 39.7 No. 200 15.2 Classify the soil sample by the USCS classification system.

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A Sample of soil was tested in the laboratory with the following results

Liquid limit =30%

Plastic limit =12%

U.S. Sieve Size Percentage Passing

3/8 in. 100.0

No. 4 76.5

No. 10 60.0

No. 40 39.7

No. 200 15.2

Classify the soil sample by the USCS classification system.

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