A clay sample has a plastic limit of 8% and liquid limit of 58%. Determine the plasticity index of the clay. Determine the liquidity index if the natural moisture content is 30%. What is measured by plastic limit and liquid limit?

A clay sample has a plastic limit of 8% and liquid limit of 58%. Determine the plasticity index of the clay. Determine the liquidity index if the natural moisture content is 30%. What is measured by plastic limit and liquid limit?

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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