The laboratory tests on a sample of soil gave the following results: w = 24%, LL = 62%, PL = 28%, percentage of particles less than 2um = 23% Determine: (a) The liquidity index, (b) activity (c) consistency and nature of soil

The laboratory tests on a sample of soil gave the following results: w = 24%, LL = 62%, PL = 28%, percentage of particles less than 2um = 23% Determine: (a) The liquidity index, (b) activity (c) consistency and nature of soil

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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