Practice Worked Example - 6.8 | 6. Indian Standard Soil Classification System | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating the plasticity index?

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between two limits.

Question 2

Easy

How would you classify soil with a plasticity index of 22%?

💡 Hint: Check the plasticity chart.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the plasticity index measure?

  • Soil consistency
  • Plasticity of soil
  • Soil grain size

💡 Hint: Think about what aspect of soil we are measuring.

Question 2

True or False: The liquidity index indicates whether soil is liquid, soft, or stiff.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how liquidity relates to soil states.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a soil with a liquid limit of 55%, plastic limit of 30%, and clay content of 80%, determine the plasticity index, liquidity index, and classify the soil.

💡 Hint: Use the formulas given in the example.

Question 2

Assess a soil sample with a plasticity index of 15% and clay content of 50%. What activity classification does the soil fall into?

💡 Hint: Calculate using the activity formula.

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