PRINCIPLES OF SOIL MECHANICES

PARTICAL- SIZE CLASSIFICATION TABLE

Name of Organization Grain size(mm)

GRAVEL SAND SILT CLAY

MIT 2 2 TO 0.06 0.06 TO 0.002 0.002

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USDA 2 2 TO 0.05 0.05 TO 0.002 0.002
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AASHTO 76.2-2 2 TO 0.075 0.075 TO 0.002 0.002

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UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION
76.2-4.75 4.75 TO 0.075 0.075

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SYSTEM