A single liquid limit test yields a moisture content of 45% for 29 blows. a) Using the one-point method, determine the liquid limit for this soil. List any assumptions that you make. b) What is the Liquid Limit if the moisture content of 45% was achieved for 21 blows? c) Briefly explain why the one-point method provides reasonable results.

A single liquid limit test yields a moisture content of 45% for 29 blows. a) Using the one-point method, determine the liquid limit for this soil. List any assumptions that you make. b) What is the Liquid Limit if the moisture content of 45% was achieved for 21 blows? c) Briefly explain why the one-point method provides reasonable results.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.26P

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