The given data sohws a sieve analysis of a soild sample. Classify the soild using AASHTO Method. Sieve No.     Diameter (mm)     Percent Passing   No. 4                4.760                         96   No. 8                2.380                         80   No. 10              2.000                         78   No.20               0.840                         61   No.40               0.420                         56

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The given data sohws a sieve analysis of a soild sample. Classify the soild using AASHTO Method.

Sieve No.     Diameter (mm)     Percent Passing

  No. 4                4.760                         96

  No. 8                2.380                         80

  No. 10              2.000                         78

  No.20               0.840                         61

  No.40               0.420                         56

  No. 60              0.250                         48

  No. 100            0.150                         39

  No. 200             0.075                         33

     Characteristics of No. 40 Fraction

          LL                              46

          PL                              31

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