Classify this soil according to Unified System. Please provide the Group Symbol and the Group Name. How appropriate is this soil as a subgrade material for roadways? Size (mm) 4.75 (No.4) 2 (No.10) 0.425 (No.40) 0.075 (No.200) LL PL % Passing 85 75 34 14 30 14

Classify this soil according to Unified System. Please provide the Group Symbol and the Group Name. How appropriate is this soil as a subgrade material for roadways? Size (mm) 4.75 (No.4) 2 (No.10) 0.425 (No.40) 0.075 (No.200) LL PL % Passing 85 75 34 14 30 14

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Chapter4: Soil Classification

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Classify this soil according to Unified System. Please provide the Group Symbol and
the Group Name. How appropriate is this soil as a subgrade material for roadways?
Size (mm)
4.75 (No.4)
2 (No.10)
0.425 (No.40)
0.075 (No.200)
LL
PL
% Passing
85
75
34
14
30
14

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