7 Questions
What ASTM test designation is used to determine the liquid limit of a soil?
D-4318
What is the plastic limit of a soil defined as?
Moisture content at which soil crumbles when rolled into a thread of 3.18 mm in diameter
Which soil property can be assessed by proper laboratory testing and putting emphasis on on-site determination to avoid sample disturbance?
Relative Density
What is the moisture content at which groove closure of 12.7 mm occurs used to define?
Liquid Limit
Which ASTM test designation is associated with determining the plastic limit of a soil?
D-4318
What property of a soil is determined by Casagrande’s liquid device?
Liquid Limit
'The moisture content at which soil crumbles when rolled into a thread of 3.18 mm in diameter' refers to which property?
'Atterberg Limits'
This quiz covers the concept of shrinkage limit in soil mechanics, defined as the moisture content at which soil no longer changes volume with moisture loss. It may also touch upon geotechnical properties of soil and soil classification systems like AASHTO.
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