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Chapter 4, Problem 4.4P
Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below.
a. Determine the liquid limit of the soil.
b. If it is known that the PI = 6.5, what would be the plastic limit of the soil?
c. Determine the liquidity index of the soil if win situ = 23.8%
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Laboratory test results for a sample of clay soil for the purpose of evaluating the potential for volume change (swelling, expansion) are as shown. Rate the volume change potential (high, medium, low) for this soil.
LL = 68%
PL = 24%
Particles smaller than 0.002 mm = 45%
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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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