The following results were obtained from a liquid limit test on a clay using the Casagrande cup device. Number of blows Moisture content (%) 6 12 20 28 32 52.5 47.1 43.2 38.6 37.0 a) Determine the liquid limit b) If the natural water content is 38% and the plastic limit is 23%, calculate the liquidity index. c) Would you expect a brittle failure? WHY?

The following results were obtained from a liquid limit test on a clay using the Casagrande cup device. Number of blows Moisture content (%) 6 12 20 28 32 52.5 47.1 43.2 38.6 37.0 a) Determine the liquid limit b) If the natural water content is 38% and the plastic limit is 23%, calculate the liquidity index. c) Would you expect a brittle failure? WHY?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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