Question: Plot the N 6 0 profile given the SPT values and details shown below. Provide the soil's consistency description based on the identified soil type

Plot the N60 profile given the SPT values and details shown below. Provide the soil's consistency description based on the identified soil type and N60 value. Estimate the strength parameters for each layer (use tables from class or other estimates online)
Test performed in the United States using a Safety Rope and Pulley Hammer
Split-Spoon sampler with liner for loose sand
Diameter of borehole is 3.0 in
\table[[Depth start (ft),Blows to penetrate 18 inches,Soil Description],[1.5,6-6-8,Light brown sand],[5,4-7-7,Light brown sand],[10,11-14-11,Reddish gray silty sand],[15,8-12-12,Reddish gray silty sand],[20,8-11-10,Gray silty sand],[25,2-4-2,Dark gray clayey silt],[30,2-2-1,Dark gray Clay],[35,1-9-8,Dark gray Clay],[40,3-11-9,Dark gray Clay]]
Boring terminated at 40 ft. Ground Water Table not encountered
Plot the N 6 0 profile given the SPT values and

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