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The laboratory test results of a soil sample are given below Percentage finer than 4.75 mm = 60 ; Percentage finer than 0.075 mm = 30 Liquid Limit = 35%; Plastic Limit = 27%

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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The laboratory test results of a soil sample are
given below
Percentage finer than 4.75 mm 60 ;
Percentage finer than 0.075 mm = 30
Liquid Limit = 35%; Plastic Limit = 27%
The soil classification is

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