2. The following laboratory test results for Atterberg limits and particle-size distribution (sieve analysis) were obtained for the soil. Classify the soil according to the AASHTO Classification System.

2. The following laboratory test results for Atterberg limits and particle-size distribution (sieve analysis) were obtained for the soil. Classify the soil according to the AASHTO Classification System.

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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The following laboratory test results for Atterberg limits and particle-size distribution (sieve analysis) were obtained for the soil. Classify the soil according to the AASHTO Classification System.

2. The following laboratory test results for Atterberg limits and particle-size
distribution (sieve analysis) were obtained for the soil. Classify the soil according
to the AASHTO Classification System.
% passing
80
Sieve No.
No. 4 (4.75 mm)
No. 10 (2.00 mm)
No. 40 (0.425 mm)
No. 200 (0.075 mm)
Atterberg Limits
Liquid Limit
Plastic Limit
60
30
10
31
25

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