Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A soil sample has liquid limit 45% and plastic limit 25%. Its plasticity index is
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Choose the correct answer
A
20%
B
1.80%
C
70%
D
15%
Correct Answer
A. 20%
Why is this the answer?
Plasticity index PI = LL - PL = 45 - 25 = 20%.
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