Given the gathered data in sieve analysis of a soil sample; 1. Classify the soil using USDA 2. Classify the soil using AASHTO soil classification system

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Given the gathered data in sieve analysis of a soil sample;

1. Classify the soil using USDA

2. Classify the soil using AASHTO soil classification system

Sieve No.
Diameter (mm)
Percent Passing
4
4.76
100
8
2.38
97
10
2.00
92
20
0.84
87
40
0.42
53
60
0.25
42
100
0.149
26
200
0.074
17
Liquid Limit = 35%
Plasticit Limit = 20%
Transcribed Image Text:Sieve No. Diameter (mm) Percent Passing 4 4.76 100 8 2.38 97 10 2.00 92 20 0.84 87 40 0.42 53 60 0.25 42 100 0.149 26 200 0.074 17 Liquid Limit = 35% Plasticit Limit = 20%
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