The following narrative is correct ( ). A. When IL≤0, the clayey soil is in the hard state B. When IL=0.25, the clayey soil is in the flow state C. IL≥1, the clay is in a plastic state D. IL=0.7, the clay is in soft plastic state

The following narrative is correct ( ). A. When IL≤0, the clayey soil is in the hard state B. When IL=0.25, the clayey soil is in the flow state C. IL≥1, the clay is in a plastic state D. IL=0.7, the clay is in soft plastic state

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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5. The following narrative is correct ( ).
A. When IL≤0, the clayey soil is in the hard state
B. When IL=0.25, the clayey soil is in the flow state
C. IL≥1, the clay is in a plastic state
D. IL=0.7, the clay is in soft plastic state

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