Structural Analysis
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The particle size characteristics of a soil are shown below. Find the percentages of gravel, sand, silt and clay according to the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) system. Classify this soil using the USCS system. For fines, results from Atterberg limits testing indicated CL-ML.
(SC-SM should be the answer for the Classification)
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