The result of particle-size distribution of a soil sample is recorded below. Using the AASHTO classification table, determine the following: 1. Classification of soil A. 2. Classification of soil B. 3. Classification of soil C.

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The result of particle-size distribution of a soil sample is recorded below.

Using the AASHTO classification table, determine the following:

1. Classification of soil A.

2. Classification of soil B.

3. Classification of soil C.

Sieve
No.
4
10
20
40
100
200
Percentage Finer, %
SOIL A
92.541
54.672
41.923
30.776
14.581
7.395
Liquid Limit, %
Plasticity Index,
%
SOIL B
93.265
82.211
66.985
55.954
41.632
36.332
SOIL A
43.514
8.541
SOIL B
58.142
24.513
SOIL C
90.584
88.647
72.154
48.821
40.602
34.145
SOIL C
34.121
12.685
Transcribed Image Text:Sieve No. 4 10 20 40 100 200 Percentage Finer, % SOIL A 92.541 54.672 41.923 30.776 14.581 7.395 Liquid Limit, % Plasticity Index, % SOIL B 93.265 82.211 66.985 55.954 41.632 36.332 SOIL A 43.514 8.541 SOIL B 58.142 24.513 SOIL C 90.584 88.647 72.154 48.821 40.602 34.145 SOIL C 34.121 12.685
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