Laboratory testing was performed on two soil samples (A and B). (a) Determine the USCS classification symbol
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(a) Determine the USCS classification symbol for Sample A.
(b) Determine the AASHTO classification for Sample B.
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Sieve No. Sieve Opening (mm) A - Percent Passing B- Percent Passing 3 inch 76.2 100 1.5 inch 38.1 98 0.75 inch 19.1 96 4.75 100 4 77 10 2.000 96 0.85 20 55 94 0.425 40 73 0.15 0.075 100 30 200 Liquid Limit Plastic Limit 18 55 32 52 25 32
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