identification 1. It is soil classification that has size limit greater than 4.75mm but less than 76.2mm. 2. It is soil classification that has size limit 4.75 mm – 0.075 mm. 3. It is soil classification that has size limit less than 0.075mm.

identification 1. It is soil classification that has size limit greater than 4.75mm but less than 76.2mm. 2. It is soil classification that has size limit 4.75 mm – 0.075 mm. 3. It is soil classification that has size limit less than 0.075mm.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter5: Classification Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.10P

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1. It is soil classification that has size limit greater than 4.75mm but less than 76.2mm.

2. It is soil classification that has size limit 4.75 mm – 0.075 mm.

3. It is soil classification that has size limit less than 0.075mm.

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