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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Problem 4.7P: Following results are obtained for a liquid limit test using a fall cone device. Estimate the liquid...

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The following results were obtained from a liquid limit test on a soil using a liquid limit device. The in-situ water content of this clay is 38% and the plastic limit is 20%. (Note: show the semi-log graph for the determination of the LL)

Determine the following: (a) Liquid Limit of the soil,

(b) Plasticity Index of the soil, and

(d) shrinkage limit using the plasticity chart

The following results were obtained from a liquid limit test on a soil using a liquid
limit device. The in-situ water content of this clay is 38% and the plastic limit is 20%. (Note:
show the semi-log graph for the determination of the LL)
Number of Blows
6
12
20
28
32
Moisture Content
53.5
48.1
43.3
39.6
38.5
(%)
Determine the following: (a) Liquid Limit of the soil, (b) Plasticity Index of the soil, and (c)
Liquidity Index of the soil
Referring to problem number 1, determine the value of Shrinkage Limit using
Plasticity Chart.

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