Soil Classification (AASHTO and USCS)
Soil Classification (AASHTO and USCS)
Soil Classification (AASHTO and USCS)
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Objective<br />
Classifying soils into groups with similar<br />
behavior, in terms of simple indices, can<br />
provide geotechnical engineers a general<br />
guidance about engineering properties of the<br />
soils through the accumulated experience.<br />
Simple indices<br />
GSD, LL, PI<br />
Communicate<br />
between<br />
engineers<br />
<strong>Classification</strong><br />
system<br />
(Language)<br />
Use the<br />
accumulated<br />
experience<br />
Estimate<br />
engineering<br />
properties<br />
Achieve<br />
engineering<br />
purposes
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