Parameters

Values

Particle-size distribution (%)

Sand (%) (1 - 0.63 mm)

29

Silt (%) (0.063 - 0.002 mm)

55

Clay (%) (<0.002 mm)

16

Consistency limits (%)

Liquid limit (%)*

37

Plastic limit (%)

20

Plasticity index (%)

18

Proctor test

Optimum moisture content (%)

12

Maximum dry density, t/m³

1.97

Natural water content (%)

30

Specific gravity Gs

2.69

Loss of ignition %

4