2.3.1 - Definition of Atterberg Limits
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What are the three Atterberg limits?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves with moisture.
What does a high Plasticity Index indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for construction.
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What is the Liquid Limit (LL)?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves when it has too much moisture.
True or False: A high Plasticity Index indicates low soil plasticity.
💡 Hint: Consider what plasticity means in terms of soil behavior.
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If a soil has a Liquid Limit of 50% and a Plastic Limit of 30%, calculate its Plasticity Index and describe its suitability for urban development.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the relationship between LL and PL.
Design a mitigation plan for a project site in a region with high PI soils. Discuss at least three strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about practical applications in real-world engineering.
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