The result of the liquid limit tests where N is the no of blows and w is the water content in % are given as follows: Trial 1 N=11 w=53.9; Trial 2 N=15 w=50.6; Trial 3 N=23 w=48.1; Trial 4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w=43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 25 and the in situ moisture content is 45%. Determine the liquidity index. a. 0.56 b. 0.91 c. 1.25 d. 0.59

The result of the liquid limit tests where N is the no of blows and w is the water content in % are given as follows: Trial 1 N=11 w=53.9; Trial 2 N=15 w=50.6; Trial 3 N=23 w=48.1; Trial 4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w=43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 25 and the in situ moisture content is 45%. Determine the liquidity index. a. 0.56 b. 0.91 c. 1.25 d. 0.59

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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