The data shown below are the results of a liquid limit test done on a soil. Moisture Content (%) Cone Penetration (mm) 25 12 31 16 35 24 37 27 41 30   What is the consistency index of the soil if plastic limit is 13 and water content is 20%?

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The data shown below are the results of a liquid limit test done on a soil.

Moisture Content (%) Cone Penetration (mm)
25 12
31 16
35 24
37 27
41 30

 

What is the consistency index of the soil if plastic limit is 13 and water content is 20%? 

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