What is the primary purpose of the Atterberg limits test?

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What is the primary purpose of the Atterberg limits test?
  1. To determine the shear strength of soil
  2. To classify soil based on its plasticity
  3. To measure soil permeability
  4. To assess soil compaction

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary purpose of the Atterberg limits test?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Atterberg limits test is a method used in soil science.
  • Step 2: Know that the test measures two important points: the liquid limit and the plastic limit of the soil.
  • Step 3: The liquid limit is the moisture content at which soil changes from a plastic state to a liquid state.
  • Step 4: The plastic limit is the moisture content at which soil changes from a semi-solid state to a plastic state.
  • Step 5: The primary purpose of the test is to classify soil based on how plastic or workable it is when wet.
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