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; Trial4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w-43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 35 and the in situ moisture content is 35%. Determine the plasticity index. O a. 10 O b. 20 O c. 22 O d. 12

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; Trial4 N= 30 w= 46; Trial 5 N= 46 w-43.3; Trial 6 N= 53 w=41. The PL= 35 and the in situ moisture content is 35%. Determine the plasticity index. O a. 10 O b. 20 O c. 22 O d. 12

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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