Determine :1. Soil classification of soil A using AASHTO method.2. Soil classification of soil B using USCS method.3. Soil classification of soil C using USDA method. Table shows a sieve analysis of soil samples A, B, and C.SOIL SAMPLESieve No.Diameter (mm)A44.7601001001008.2.3809790100102.000927778200.840875992400.420535184600.2504242791000.1492635702000.074173363ATTERBERG LIMITSLL354647PL202924

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Determine :

1. Soil classification of soil A using AASHTO method.

2. Soil classification of soil B using USCS method.

3. Soil classification of soil C using USDA method.

Table shows a sieve analysis of soil samples A, B, and C.
SOIL SAMPLE
Sieve No.
Diameter (mm)
A
4
4.760
100
100
100
8.
2.380
97
90
100
10
2.000
92
77
78
20
0.840
87
59
92
40
0.420
53
51
84
60
0.250
42
42
79
100
0.149
26
35
70
200
0.074
17
33
63
ATTERBERG LIMITS
LL
35
46
47
PL
20
29
24

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