2. Classify soil A and B using the Unified Soil Classification System. Give the group symbol and the group name. Soil A: Percent passing No. 4 sieve = 92% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 48% LL= 30%, PI=8 Group symbol: Group name: Soil B: Percent passing No. 4 sieve = 60% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 40% LL= 26, PI=4 Group symbol: Group name: Soil C: Percent passing No. 4 sieve= 99% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 76% LL= 60, PI=32 Group symbol: Group name:

2. Classify soil A and B using the Unified Soil Classification System. Give the group symbol and the group name. Soil A: Percent passing No. 4 sieve = 92% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 48% LL= 30%, PI=8 Group symbol: Group name: Soil B: Percent passing No. 4 sieve = 60% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 40% LL= 26, PI=4 Group symbol: Group name: Soil C: Percent passing No. 4 sieve= 99% Percent passing No. 200 sieve = 76% LL= 60, PI=32 Group symbol: Group name:

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter2: Soil Deposits-origin, Grain-size, And Shape

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