Computer · Geotechnical Engineering
Consider the following statements related to the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS): S1. If more than 50% of the soil particles pass the 0.075 mm sieve, the soil is classified as fine-grained. S2. For fine-grained soils, the plasticity chart (A-line) is used to distinguish between clays and silts. S3. Soils plotting above the A-line on the plasticity chart are classified as silts. S4. A soil with liquid limit less than 50% is classified as having low plasticity. Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1S1, S2 and S4 only✓
- 2S1 and S3 only
- 3S4 and S3 only
- 4S2, S3 and S4 only
Correct answer
S1, S2 and S4 only
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