Geotechnical properties

Results

Atterberg limits

Liquid limit W_L (%)

44

Plasticity limit W_P (%)

22

Plasticity index PI (%)

22

The methylene blue value (g/100 g) 1.57

Particle size distribution > 80 µm (%)

Gravel

10

Coarse sand

15

Fine sand

5

Modified Proctor

Optimum moisture content (OMC) (%)

15.9

Maximum dry density (MDD) (g∙cm⁻³)

1.76

CBR at 95% (%)

40