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An inorganic soil has a Liquid Limit of 55 and a Plastic Limit of 30. Using the plasticity chart determine the relative classification for this soil.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.4P: Results from a liquid limit test conducted on a soil are given below. a. Determine the liquid limit...

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