1.2.2 - Atterberg Limits Testing
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What does the Plastic Limit indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves when it is dry.
Define the term Liquid Limit.
💡 Hint: Consider how liquid soil can flow easily.
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What does the Plastic Limit indicate?
💡 Hint: Think of moisture levels related to moldability.
True or False: The Liquid Limit represents the moisture content at which soil can flow.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'liquid state' means for soil behavior.
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Consider a soil sample that has a Liquid Limit of 40% and a Plastic Limit of 15%. What is the Plasticity Index, and what does this index suggest about the soil's behavior?
💡 Hint: Use the formula PI = LL - PL.
If a construction site ignores the Plastic Limit when planning for foundation work, what are the potential risks involved?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of moisture changes on soil.
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