PROBLEM No. 2 The properties of six different clayey soils are shown below based from a series of Atterberg Limit tests and Hydrometer tests. Complete the table by determining the plasticity index, PI, and activity, A of each soil. Also, classify each soil based on the activity, A (inactive, normal, active). Lastly, determine the probable clay mineral composition (Kaolinite, Illite, Montmorillonite) of each soil based on the activity, A. Probable Clay % clay fraction Activity Activity Classification Mineral Composition LL PL Soil PI % A 1 100 25 50 88 64 72 77 23 92 4 120 35 60 75 10 85 90 27 58 3.

PROBLEM No. 2 The properties of six different clayey soils are shown below based from a series of Atterberg Limit tests and Hydrometer tests. Complete the table by determining the plasticity index, PI, and activity, A of each soil. Also, classify each soil based on the activity, A (inactive, normal, active). Lastly, determine the probable clay mineral composition (Kaolinite, Illite, Montmorillonite) of each soil based on the activity, A. Probable Clay % clay fraction Activity Activity Classification Mineral Composition LL PL Soil PI % A 1 100 25 50 88 64 72 77 23 92 4 120 35 60 75 10 85 90 27 58 3.

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