6.2 - Plasticity Chart
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Practice Questions
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What is plasticity in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how clay behaves when wet.
Define the plasticity index.
💡 Hint: Consider it as the difference between liquid and plastic limits.
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What is the formula for the 'A' line on the plasticity chart?
💡 Hint: Think about how we derived it during class.
True or False: A higher plasticity index indicates a more plastic soil.
💡 Hint: What does plasticity index measure in terms of soil behavior?
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Given a soil sample measured: Liquid Limit = 62%, Plastic Limit = 32%, and moisture content = 48%. Determine its classification and liquidity index.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to apply the index formulas correctly to classify the soil.
A researcher finds a soil with 45% liquid limit, 25% plastic limit, and 80% clay content. Calculate its activity and suggest possible implications if used for construction.
💡 Hint: Use the ratios properly to assess the suitability of the soil.
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