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Plastic limit is water content at which soil changes from semi solid to plastic state. Check FAQs
Wp=(Is+Ws)
Wp - Plastic Limit?Is - Shrinkage Index?Ws - Shrinkage Limit?

Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index Example

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1.2Edit=(1.07Edit+0.13Edit)
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Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wp=(Is+Ws)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wp=(1.07+0.13)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wp=(1.07+0.13)
LAST Step Evaluate
Wp=1.2

Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage 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.
Shrinkage Index
Shrinkage Index is the difference between the plastic and shrinkage limits.
Symbol: Is
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shrinkage Limit
Shrinkage Limit is the water content at which further loss of moisture will not cause a decrease in volume.
Symbol: Ws
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Plastic Limit

​Go Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index
Wp=Wl-Ip

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 Shrinkage Index?

Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index evaluator uses Plastic Limit = (Shrinkage Index+Shrinkage Limit) to evaluate the Plastic Limit, The Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index is defined as the moisture content at which a soil will just begin to crumble when rolled into a thread ⅛ in. Plastic Limit is denoted by Wp symbol.

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

FAQs on Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index

What is the formula to find Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index?
The formula of Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index is expressed as Plastic Limit = (Shrinkage Index+Shrinkage Limit). Here is an example- 0.48 = (1.07+0.13).
How to calculate Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index?
With Shrinkage Index (Is) & Shrinkage Limit (Ws) we can find Plastic Limit of Soil given Shrinkage Index using the formula - Plastic Limit = (Shrinkage Index+Shrinkage Limit).
What are the other ways to Calculate Plastic Limit?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Plastic Limit-
  • Plastic Limit=Liquid Limit-Plasticity IndexOpenImg
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