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 |