Q1-) A soil sample in plastic limit state weighs 2.535 N and becomes 1.980 N after oven drying. The plasticity index and the shrinkage limit of the soil are 11% and 15% respectively. Determine the quantity of water in liter to be added or taken out of the sample to change its state to: i- Solid state. ii- State at which the liquidity index equals to two.

Q1-) A soil sample in plastic limit state weighs 2.535 N and becomes 1.980 N after oven drying. The plasticity index and the shrinkage limit of the soil are 11% and 15% respectively. Determine the quantity of water in liter to be added or taken out of the sample to change its state to: i- Solid state. ii- State at which the liquidity index equals to two.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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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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