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Classification of Coarse Grained Soil

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A soil has a liquid limit of 45% and lies above the A-line when plotted on a plasticity chart. The group symbol of the soil as per IS soil Classification is

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CH

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CI

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CL

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MI

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Solution

The correct option is B CI
Liquid limit 45% lies between 35% to 50% for intermediate plasticity. The soil above A line should be given symbol CI.

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