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    This document summarizes the results of a soil classification test using the United Soil Classification System. The soil contains 32% gravel, 18% sand, and 50% fines. The liquid limit is 50%, plastic limit is 20%, and plasticity index is 30%. The soil is classified as a fat clay with gravel, and is given the abbreviated symbol CH.

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    This document summarizes the results of a soil classification test using the United Soil Classification System. The soil contains 32% gravel, 18% sand, and 50% fines. The liquid limit is 50%, plastic limit is 20%, and plasticity index is 30%. The soil is classified as a fat clay with gravel, and is given the abbreviated symbol CH.

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    This document summarizes the results of a soil classification test using the United Soil Classification System. The soil contains 32% gravel, 18% sand, and 50% fines. The liquid limit is 50%, plastic limit is 20%, and plasticity index is 30%. The soil is classified as a fat clay with gravel, and is given the abbreviated symbol CH.

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    United Soil Classification System (by ASTM D 2487)

    Ver. Jun-09-21
    drafted by Sangho Lee, Ph.D., P.E.
    Grain size (mm)
    D10 0.05 (from graph) Uniformity Index, Cu 20.0 =D60/D10
    D30 0.3 (from graph) Coefficient of Curvature, Cc 1.80 =D302/(D10 x D60)
    D60 1 (from graph)

    Particle Size Constitution Atterberg Limits


    Plasticity
    Gravel Sand Fines (silt and clay) Liquid Limit Pastic Limit
    Index
    32.0 %wt 18.0 %wt 50.0 %wt 50 % 20 % 30

    Moisture Content 55 %wt Organic Content 6 %wt

    If M.C. ≥ 50% and O.C. ≥ 5%


    Liquid Limit after oven drying (16 Hrs) 40 %
    Reduction % 80 % =L.L (over dried)/L.L. (non oven-dried)
    The output of soil classification should be reviewed with user's discretion and responsibility
    Soil Classification Abbreviated Symbol
    Gravelly Fat Clay with Sand CH

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