Q2. Atterberg limits tests were performed on samples of a fine-grained soil with a naturalwater content in the field of 32.5% and the following results were obtained:a).b).c).UNIVERSITÉ D'OTTAWA - CONTENU PROTLE DROIT D'AUTEUR80VAVILO SENDERIALTest #(-)1234Total wet mass(soil + tare)(g)25.50CONTENU PROTEvez pouCPlastic limit determinationTotal dry mass(soil + tare)(g)22.3023428.4022.2026.30Liquid limit determinationTest # No of blows Water content(-)(-)11524.5019.102223.203355(%)45.3Mass oftare(g)1.8039.434.827.01.90Determine the PL of the soil (average of all four tests).Plot the flow curve and determine the LL of the soil.Calculate the PI and the liquidity index, LI of the soil.What is the soil state in the field? (Liquid, plastic, solid?)e). What is the predominant mineral in this soil?1.501.80XIALare protected by copyright ando not have permission to upload theyou require clarification, pleasePROTÉGÉ PAR

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Q2. Atterberg limits tests were performed on samples of a fine-grained soil with a natural water content in the field of 32.5% and the following results were obtained: d). LE DROIT D'AUTEUR IVERSITÉ D'OTTAWA - CONTENU PROT e). Test # (-) 1 ERIA UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA - CO 2 3 4 Total wet mass (soil + tare) (g) 25.50 CONTENU PROTE Plastic limit determination Total dry mass (soil + tare) (g) 22.30 vez por 28.40 22.20 26.30 Liquid limit determination 24.50 19.10 23.20 Test # No of blows Water content (-) (-) 1 15 2 3 4 22 33 55 (%) 45.3 39.4 34.8 Mass of tare (g) 1.80 27.0 1.90 1.50 b). a). Determine the PL of the soil (average of all four tests). Plot the flow curve and determine the LL of the soil. Calculate the PI and the liquidity index, LI of the soil. What is the soil state in the field? (Liquid, plastic, solid?) What is the predominant mineral in this soil? c). 1.80 RIAL are protected by copyright and not have permission to upload the If you require clarification, plo ROTÉGÉ PAR

Q2. Atterberg limits tests were performed on samples of a fine-grained soil with a natural water content in the field of 32.5% and the following results were obtained: d). LE DROIT D'AUTEUR IVERSITÉ D'OTTAWA - CONTENU PROT e). Test # (-) 1 ERIA UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA - CO 2 3 4 Total wet mass (soil + tare) (g) 25.50 CONTENU PROTE Plastic limit determination Total dry mass (soil + tare) (g) 22.30 vez por 28.40 22.20 26.30 Liquid limit determination 24.50 19.10 23.20 Test # No of blows Water content (-) (-) 1 15 2 3 4 22 33 55 (%) 45.3 39.4 34.8 Mass of tare (g) 1.80 27.0 1.90 1.50 b). a). Determine the PL of the soil (average of all four tests). Plot the flow curve and determine the LL of the soil. Calculate the PI and the liquidity index, LI of the soil. What is the soil state in the field? (Liquid, plastic, solid?) What is the predominant mineral in this soil? c). 1.80 RIAL are protected by copyright and not have permission to upload the If you require clarification, plo ROTÉGÉ PAR

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter6: Soil Compaction

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