Question: In a cone penetration test on a fine-grained soil sample, the following results were recorded. Test No. 1 2 3 4 Cone Penetration (mm) 11.76

In a cone penetration test on a fine-grained soil sample, the following results were recorded.

Test No. 1 2 3 4
Cone Penetration (mm) 11.76 14.75 17.96 22.77
Mass of Container (g) 10.07 9.91 9.93 10.06
Mass of Container and Wet Soil (g) 24.22 25.46 25.14 25.00
Mass of Conatainer and Dry Soil (g) 23.58 22.41 21.71 20.25
Moisture Content (%)

Assuming the plastic limit was 13.4 % and the natural moisture content of 29.5 %.

  • Determine the moisture content for Test No. 1.
  • Determine the moisture content for Test No. 2
  • Determine the moisture content for Test No. 3.
  • Determine the moisture content for Test No. 4
  • Determine the liquid limit of the soil sample.
  • Determine the plasticity index of the soil sample
  • Determine the liquidity index of the soil sample.

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