Practice Definition of Atterberg Limits - 2.3.1 | 2. Engineering Characteristics of Soils | Pavement Materials
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2.3.1 - Definition of Atterberg Limits

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the three Atterberg limits?

💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves with moisture.

Question 2

Easy

What does a high Plasticity Index indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications for construction.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the Liquid Limit (LL)?

  • The moisture content at which soil is semi-solid
  • The moisture content at which soil flows like liquid
  • The moisture content at which soil starts to shrink

💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves when it has too much moisture.

Question 2

True or False: A high Plasticity Index indicates low soil plasticity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what plasticity means in terms of soil behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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