Table 2 Properties of soil derived from chosen section and one used in making model
S. No | Properties | Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
Chosen section | Model | ||
1 | Dry density of embankment’s soil | 1.55gm/cc | 1.53gm/cc |
2 | Maximum dry density | 1.88gm/cc | 1.84gm/cc |
3 | Optimum moisture content | 10.22% | 11.22% |
4 | Plastic limit | 19% | 19% |
5 | Liquid limit | 24% | 22% |
6 | Specific gravity | 2.6 | 2.67 |
7 | Cohesion | 45 kPa | 54 |
8 | Angle of friction | 9.800 | 11.580 |
9 | Type of soil | CL-ML | CL-ML |