A soil sample with the following composition by weight 45% Silt, around 15% Gravel and rest Sand, can be described as: Silt with some Sand and some Gravel Silty Sand with some Gravel Sandy Silt with some Gravel Silt and Sand with some Grave

A soil sample with the following composition by weight 45% Silt, around 15% Gravel and rest Sand, can be described as: Silt with some Sand and some Gravel Silty Sand with some Gravel Sandy Silt with some Gravel Silt and Sand with some Grave

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Soil classification and characteristics

Soil classification is a method of categorizing soil based on its properties, types, and uses. The motive of soil classification is to arrange various types of soils and divide them into groups for various engineering and agricultural purposes. Soil classification is carried out by various agencies as per their purposes. From an engineering perspective, soil classification is done to find out the suitability of soil for various construction purposes like the construction of dams, foundations, highways, infrastructures, and so on. For engineering purposes, the soil is classified by the following systems:

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A soil sample with the following composition by weight

45% Silt, around 15% Gravel and rest Sand, can be described as:

Silt with some Sand and some Gravel
	Silty Sand with some Gravel
	Sandy Silt with some Gravel
	Silt and Sand with some Grave

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