Problem 3The following information was obtained from lab testing performed on soil sample S-3.Describe sample S-3 as follows:a. Describe the soil. List the major and minor constituents.b. Provide the group name and group index according to the AASHTO System.c. State the USCS group symbol for soil classification.Table 3: Lab Results for Soil Sample S-3SIEVE NO.% FINER4951090407220034ATTERBERG TESTSLL37PI12

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Problem 3
The following information was obtained from lab testing performed on soil sample S-3.
Describe sample S-3 as follows:
a. Describe the soil. List the major and minor constituents.
b. Provide the group name and group index according to the AASHTO System.
c. State the USCS group symbol for soil classification.
Table 3: Lab Results for Soil Sample S-3
SIEVE NO.
% FINER
4
95
10
90
40
72
200
34
ATTERBERG TESTS
LL
37
PI
12

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