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Chapter 4, Problem 4.7CTP
For the soils that are classified by the following AASHTO symbols, what would be the most likely USCS symbols? (Reference: Liu, 1970)
Gravels & sands: A-l-a, A-l-b, A3, A-2-4, A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7
Fines: A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7-5, A-7-6
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