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The result of particle-size distribution of a soil sample is recorded below. Using the AASHTO classification table, determine the following: 1. Classification of soil A. 2. Classification of soil B. 3. Classification of soil C.

The result of particle-size distribution of a soil sample is recorded below. Using the AASHTO classification table, determine the following: 1. Classification of soil A. 2. Classification of soil B. 3. Classification of soil C.

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The result of particle-size distribution of a soil sample is recorded below.

Using the AASHTO classification table, determine the following:

1. Classification of soil A.

2. Classification of soil B.

3. Classification of soil C.

Sieve No. 4 10 20 40 100 200 Percentage Finer, % SOIL A 92.541 54.672 41.923 30.776 14.581 7.395 Liquid Limit, % Plasticity Index, % SOIL B 93.265 82.211 66.985 55.954 41.632 36.332 SOIL A 43.514 8.541 SOIL B 58.142 24.513 SOIL C 90.584 88.647 72.154 48.821 40.602 34.145 SOIL C 34.121 12.685
Transcribed Image Text:Sieve No. 4 10 20 40 100 200 Percentage Finer, % SOIL A 92.541 54.672 41.923 30.776 14.581 7.395 Liquid Limit, % Plasticity Index, % SOIL B 93.265 82.211 66.985 55.954 41.632 36.332 SOIL A 43.514 8.541 SOIL B 58.142 24.513 SOIL C 90.584 88.647 72.154 48.821 40.602 34.145 SOIL C 34.121 12.685
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