2. A sample of soil has 60% passing the No. 4 sieve and 42% passing the No. 200 sieve. The liqui limit (LL) for the soil is 28%, and the plasticity index (PI) is 4.5%. Classify this soil according to the USCS.

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2. A sample of soil has 60% passing the No. 4 sieve and 42% passing the No. 200 sieve. The liquid
limit (LL) for the soil is 28%, and the plasticity index (PI) is 4.5%. Classify this soil according to the
USCS.
Transcribed Image Text:2. A sample of soil has 60% passing the No. 4 sieve and 42% passing the No. 200 sieve. The liquid limit (LL) for the soil is 28%, and the plasticity index (PI) is 4.5%. Classify this soil according to the USCS.
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