For the soil A, B, and C in Problem 2.7, find the suitability numbers using Eq. (5.17)

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For the soil A, B, and C in Problem 2.7, find the suitability numbers using Eq. (5.17) and the suitability of these soil for densification using vibroflotation method. What are these soil?


Eq. (5.17)

3 1 1 Sy = 1.7 V (Ds0) (D20) (D10)


Problem 2.7.

Figure P2.7 shows the grain-size distribution of four soil A, B, C, and D. The plastic limit and liquid limit of the fines are as follows.

Describe the four soil and give their USCS symbols.


Figure P2.7

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

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Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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