Practice Soil classification using group symbols - 6.4 | 6. Indian Standard Soil Classification System | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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Define fine-grained soils.

💡 Hint: Think about particle sizes.

Question 2

Easy

What does the plasticity index indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider how soil behaves under different conditions.

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Question 1

What indicates a high plasticity soil?

  • Clay with PI > 50
  • Clay with PI < 35
  • Silt with PI = 0

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of PI.

Question 2

The liquidity index of a soil that is soft falls between which values?

  • 0.5 - 0.75
  • 0.75 - 1
  • 0 - 0.25

💡 Hint: Refer to liquidity index classifications.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a soil with 60% clay, liquid limit of 40%, and a plastic limit of 25%, classify the soil and calculate its liquidity index.

💡 Hint: Ensure you compute the plasticity index first.

Question 2

If a construction site has soils classified as 'GW', what does this indicate about the gravel's properties?

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of grading in soil structure.

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