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Transcribed Image Text:Mechanical analysis on four different samples designated as A, B, Cand D were carried out in a soil
laboratory. The results of tests are given below. Hydrometer analysis was carried out on sample D.
The soil is non-plastic.
Sample D. liquid limit w 42, plastic limit = 24, plasticity index = 18
Classify the soils per the Unified Soil Classification System.
Samples
ASTM Sieve
Percentage finer than
Designation
63.0 mm
100
93
20.0 mm
64
76
6.3
39
100
65
20 mm
600
212
63A
20
24
98
59
12
90
54
5
9.
47
100
34
95
23
69
7.
46
2
31
100
HO
60
20
Sand
Course lo medium
Cotles
l>762 mm
Clay
Silt
Gravel
Fine
0.001
001
0.075 0.1
10
100
Particle size (mum)
Figure Ex. 3.21
Percentage finer
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