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Geotechnical · FE Reference Handbook section

Geotechnical
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Handbook notes for this section

Definitions and conditions exactly as the handbook states them.

  • Sands with Fines Fines classify as ML or SM Silty sandF, G, I
  • FINE-GRAINED SOILS Silts and Clays inorganic PI > 7 and plots on or CL Lean clayK, L, M
  • organic Liquid limit − oven dried
  • passes the No. 200 sieve Silts and Clays inorganic PI plots on or above "A" CH Fat clayK, L, M
  • organic Liquid limit − oven dried
  • HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat
  • A HSands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols:
  • Based on the material passing the 3-in. (75-mm) sieve.
  • If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, SW-SM well-graded sand with silt

Core formulas for this FE topic

Definitions, applicability, units, assumptions and worked examples for each relation.

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