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Plastic limit is water content at which soil changes from semi solid to plastic state. Check FAQs
Wp=Wl-Ip
Wp - Plastic Limit?Wl - Liquid Limit?Ip - Plasticity Index?

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1.2Edit=2.4Edit-1.2Edit
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Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wp=Wl-Ip
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wp=2.4-1.2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wp=2.4-1.2
LAST Step Evaluate
Wp=1.2

Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index Formula Elements

Variables
Plastic Limit
Plastic limit is water content at which soil changes from semi solid to plastic state.
Symbol: Wp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Liquid Limit
Liquid limit is the water content of the soil that would correspond to the standard groove closing in 25 drops of the cup.
Symbol: Wl
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Plasticity Index
Plasticity Index is difference between liquid limit and plastic limit.
Symbol: Ip
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Plastic Limit

​Go Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index
Wp=(Is+Ws)

Other formulas in Atterberg Limits category

​Go Plasticity Index of Soil
Ip=Wl-Wp
​Go Liquid Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index
Wl=Ip+Wp
​Go Liquidity Index of Soil
Il=w-WpIp
​Go Plasticity Index of Soil given Liquidity Index
Ip=w-WpIl

How to Evaluate Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index?

Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index evaluator uses Plastic Limit = Liquid Limit-Plasticity Index to evaluate the Plastic Limit, The Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index is defined as an atterberg limit of consistency. Plastic Limit is denoted by Wp symbol.

How to evaluate Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index, enter Liquid Limit (Wl) & Plasticity Index (Ip) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index

What is the formula to find Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index?
The formula of Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index is expressed as Plastic Limit = Liquid Limit-Plasticity Index. Here is an example- 0.6 = 2.4-1.2.
How to calculate Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index?
With Liquid Limit (Wl) & Plasticity Index (Ip) we can find Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index using the formula - Plastic Limit = Liquid Limit-Plasticity Index.
What are the other ways to Calculate Plastic Limit?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Plastic Limit-
  • Plastic Limit=(Shrinkage Index+Shrinkage Limit)OpenImg
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