Practice Group Symbols for Fine Soils - 6.4.2 | 6. Indian Standard Soil Classification System | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What percent of soil must be fine-grained to classify it under fine soils?

💡 Hint: Think about the particle size.

Question 2

Easy

Name one property of clay particles.

💡 Hint: Consider the physical shape of clay.

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Question 1

What is the maximum particle size for fine-grained soils?

  • < 0.075 mm
  • > 0.075 mm
  • = 0.075 mm

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of fine-grained soils.

Question 2

True or False: The liquidity index measures the degree of plasticity of a soil.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what liquidity indices represent.

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Question 1

A soil has a liquid limit of 45%, a plastic limit of 25%, and 70% clay content. Classify its activity and liquidity index.

💡 Hint: Use the activity and liquidity index formulas.

Question 2

Given a soil with a plasticity index of 15% and 40% clay content, determine the classification and consistency.

💡 Hint: Make sure to use the respective formulas for analysis.

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