The result of the liquid limit tests where N is the no of blows and w is the water content in % are given as follows: Trial 1 N=11 w-53.9; Trial 2 N=15 w=50.6; Trial 3 N=23 w=48.1; Trial 4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w=43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 25 and the in situ moisture content is 45%. Determine the plasticity index. Фа. 22 оъ. 12 Oc 27 O d. 17

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The result of the liquid limit tests where N is the no of blows and w is
the water content in % are given as follows: Trial 1 N=11 w=53.9; Trial
2 N=15 w=50.6; Trial 3 N=23 w=48.1; Trial 4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N=
46 w=43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 25 and the in situ moisture
content is 45%. Determine the plasticity index.
в а. 22
оъ. 12
O. 27
d. 17
Transcribed Image Text:The result of the liquid limit tests where N is the no of blows and w is the water content in % are given as follows: Trial 1 N=11 w=53.9; Trial 2 N=15 w=50.6; Trial 3 N=23 w=48.1; Trial 4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w=43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 25 and the in situ moisture content is 45%. Determine the plasticity index. в а. 22 оъ. 12 O. 27 d. 17
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