The plastic limit and liquid limit of a soil are 30% and 42% respectively. The percentage volume change from the liquid limit to dry state is 35% of the dry volume. Similarly, the percentage volume change from the plastic limit to the dry state is 22% of the dry volume. Determine the shrinkage limit.

The plastic limit and liquid limit of a soil are 30% and 42% respectively. The percentage volume change from the liquid limit to dry state is 35% of the dry volume. Similarly, the percentage volume change from the plastic limit to the dry state is 22% of the dry volume. Determine the shrinkage limit.

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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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The plastic limit and liquid limit of a soil are
30% and 42% respectively. The percentage volume
change from the liquid limit to dry state is 35%
of the dry volume. Similarly, the percentage
volume change from the plastic limit to the dry
state is 22% of the dry volume. Determine the
shrinkage limit.

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