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.

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.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter5: Classification Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.10P

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