Civil Engineering A sample of soil with LL of 72.8 was found to have a liquidity index of 1.21 and water content of 81.3. What are its plastic limit and plasticity index? Comment on the consistency of the soil. Your answer

Civil Engineering A sample of soil with LL of 72.8 was found to have a liquidity index of 1.21 and water content of 81.3. What are its plastic limit and plasticity index? Comment on the consistency of the soil. Your answer

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter5: Classification Of Soil

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Soil compaction is the major area of geotechnical engineering. Soil is composed of multiple pores present on its surface, while the soil is mainly composed of gravel, sand, rocks, etc. The arrangement of these rocks and gravels is such that they build up voids (spaces) between them, which allows spaces for the roots of the plants and crops to spread and absorb the required amount of nutrients. Soil compaction is a major problem primarily caused by human activities, micro-organisms, and other multiple factors.

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A sample of soil with LL of 72.8 was found to have a
liquidity index of 1.21 and water content of 81.3.
What are its plastic limit and plasticity index?
Comment on the consistency of the soil.
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