Practice Group Symbols for Coarse Soils - 6.4.1 | 6. Indian Standard Soil Classification System | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does GW stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of gravel.

Question 2

Easy

Define Liquidity Index.

💡 Hint: It tells you how liquid or stiff the soil is.

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Question 1

What does the acronym LI stand for?

  • Liquid Index
  • Liquidity Index
  • Lump Index

💡 Hint: Think about what it measures.

Question 2

True or False: The CH symbol represents clay with high plasticity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of each letter in the classification.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A soil sample has a plasticity index of 25, clay content of 15%, and moisture content of 30%. Classify the soil and determine its liquidity index and activity.

💡 Hint: Break the problem into components: classification, then calculation.

Question 2

Describe how the classification of a silty soil with 52% silt content and 10% clay content would influence its use in construction compared to a clayey soil.

💡 Hint: Consider how plasticity impacts construction applications.

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