Classify the following soil using the Unified Soil Classification (ASTM standard). Percentage passing N° 4 seive = 98 Percentage passing N° 10 seive 86 Percentage passing N° 40 seive = 80 Percentage passing N° 200 seive = 71 The liquid limit= 102% The Plasticity index 68% The water content is = 72%Give its consistency index. Indicate the activity of this soil and numerous some potential problems linked to its use in different geotechnical works.

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Classify the following soil using the Unified Soil Classification (ASTM standard).
Percentage passing N° 4 seive 98
Percentage passing N° 10 seive = 86
Percentage passing N° 40 seive 80
Percentage passing N° 200 seive = 71
The liquid limit 102%
The Plasticity index 68%
The water content is = 72%Give its consistency index. Indicate the activity of this soil and
numerous some potential problems linked to its use in different geotechnical works.
Transcribed Image Text:Classify the following soil using the Unified Soil Classification (ASTM standard). Percentage passing N° 4 seive 98 Percentage passing N° 10 seive = 86 Percentage passing N° 40 seive 80 Percentage passing N° 200 seive = 71 The liquid limit 102% The Plasticity index 68% The water content is = 72%Give its consistency index. Indicate the activity of this soil and numerous some potential problems linked to its use in different geotechnical works.
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