Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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9. Read on thne pro
ffect',
gnop.
exchange capacity, and "adsorbed water layer
write a short explanation on its effect on clay's performance as a bearing material.
10. A fine grained soil has a liquid limit of 200% and a plastic limit of 45%. The natural water content of the sol in the field is 60%
and the clay content is 63%. Calculate the plasticity index, liquidity index and the soil activity. From this, what is the soil state in
the field? From the liquid limit, what is a logical assumption regarding the predominant mineral in the soil?
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Transcribed Image Text:9. Read on thne pro ffect', gnop. exchange capacity, and "adsorbed water layer write a short explanation on its effect on clay's performance as a bearing material. 10. A fine grained soil has a liquid limit of 200% and a plastic limit of 45%. The natural water content of the sol in the field is 60% and the clay content is 63%. Calculate the plasticity index, liquidity index and the soil activity. From this, what is the soil state in the field? From the liquid limit, what is a logical assumption regarding the predominant mineral in the soil?
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