Practice Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) - 1.4.2 | 1. Soil Classification for Pavement Engineering | Pavement Materials
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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main categories of soils in the USCS?

💡 Hint: Think about what passes through the No. 200 sieve.

Question 2

Easy

What does the symbol 'W' indicate in USCS?

💡 Hint: It starts with the letter that stands for good soil.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What are the major divisions in USCS?

  • A. Coarse-Grained
  • Fine-Grained
  • B. Organic
  • Inorganic
  • C. Sandy
  • Clayey

💡 Hint: Think about grain size when classifying.

Question 2

The A-Line in the plasticity chart separates which types of soils?

  • A. Clay and Gravel
  • B. Silt and Clay
  • C. Sandy and Gravel

💡 Hint: Consider what each type is known for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a soil sample with a moisture content of 25%, a plasticity index of 15, and a liquid limit of 32, determine its USCS classification.

💡 Hint: Use the characteristics related to plasticity index and liquid limit to determine classification.

Question 2

Analyze a mixed soil sample consisting of 40% gravel, 30% sand, and 30% silt. Discuss its USCS classification.

💡 Hint: Identify the dominant soil type based on composition percentages for classification.

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