As per IS soil classification, if the coefficient of uniformity of a soil sample is greater than 6 and the coefficient of curvatures lies between 1 and 3, the soil is classified as __________.

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  1. GC
  2. SW
  3. SM
  4. GW

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Option 2 : SW
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Soil Classification as per IS

  • Sand is said to be well-graded if the uniformity coefficient (Cu) is greater than 6 and the coefficient of curvature (CC) lies in between 1 to 3
  • Gravel is said to be well-graded if the uniformity coefficient (CU) is greater than 4 and the coefficient of curvature (CC) lies in between 1 to 3.

Calculation:

In this case, our soil is sand and it is given as CU  > 6, and CC lies in between 1
and 3 so it is well-graded sand or SW.

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