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6. Indian Standard Soil Classification System

Fine-grained soils are classified based on their plasticity and composition, utilizing the Indian Standard Soil Classification System. Key classifications include various types of clays and silts defined by their plasticity index, liquidity index, and activity. The importance of understanding the physical characteristics of soils facilitates their identification in practical applications.

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Sections

  • 6

    Indian Standard Soil Classification System

    The Indian Standard Soil Classification System categorizes fine-grained soils based on particle size, plasticity, and organic content.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.1

    Fine-Grained Soils

    Fine-grained soils have more than 50% of their particle sizes smaller than 0.075 mm, and their properties, such as plasticity, are influenced by the water content.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.2

    Plasticity Chart

    This section provides insights into the classification of fine-grained soils based on plasticity and water content using the Indian Standard Soil Classification System.

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  • 6.3

    Divisions Of Plasticity

    This section discusses the classification of fine-grained soils based on their plasticity, highlighting the plasticity chart and different categories.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.4

    Soil Classification Using Group Symbols

    This section discusses the classification of soils based on their composition and plasticity using the Indian Standard Soil Classification System.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.4.1

    Group Symbols For Coarse Soils

    The section discusses the classification of coarse and fine soils using group symbols, focusing on the Indian Standard Soil Classification System.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.4.2

    Group Symbols For Fine Soils

    This section discusses the classification of fine-grained soils based on their particle size and plasticity using group symbols as defined in the Indian Standard Soil Classification System.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.5

    Activity

    This section covers the concept of soil activity and liquidity index to classify fine-grained soils according to their plasticity and water content.

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  • 6.5.1

    Classification As Per Activity

    This section covers the classification of soils based on activity and liquidity index, emphasizing their relevance in understanding fine-grained soils.

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  • 6.6

    Liquidity Index

    The liquidity index quantifies the state of fine soils with clay content relative to their water content and Atterberg limits.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.6.1

    Classification As Per Liquidity Index

    This section discusses the classification of fine-grained soils based on their liquidity index, which indicates their current consistency relative to Atterberg limits.

    Learning Practice

  • 6.7

    Visual Classification

    This section covers the visual classification of soils based on their physical characteristics, focusing on distinctions among sand, silt, and clay particles.

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  • 6.8

    Worked Example

    This section presents a worked example to classify fine-grained soil based on its test results, detailing the calculations for plasticity index, activity, and liquidity index.

    Learning Practice

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Fine-grained soils, like cl...
  • The plasticity chart aids i...
  • Physical characteristics of...

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