A soil PSD is given below. The soil fraction passing 425 micron sieve was tested for Atterberg limits and returned a plastic limit of 23% and a liquid limit of 63%. Name the soil according to AS1726-2017.

A soil PSD is given below. The soil fraction passing 425 micron sieve was tested for Atterberg limits and returned a plastic limit of 23% and a liquid limit of 63%. Name the soil according to AS1726-2017.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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Study of soil under various loading conditions for different structures. The stability of slopes, foundation planning and designing, shear and bearing capacity of soil are common areas of geotechnical engineering.

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