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Ip=(Acμ)
Ip - Plasticity Index?Ac - Activity Index?μ - Percentage of Clay Fraction?

Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index Example

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Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ip=(Acμ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ip=(60.2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ip=(60.2)
LAST Step Evaluate
Ip=1.2

Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index Formula Elements

Variables
Plasticity Index
Plasticity Index is difference between liquid limit and plastic limit.
Symbol: Ip
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Activity Index
Activity Index of soil can be defined as ratio of plasticity index to clay fraction as percentage.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Percentage of Clay Fraction
Percentage of Clay Fraction is the amount of particle which have size less than clay particles.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Plasticity Index

​Go Plasticity Index of Soil
Ip=Wl-Wp
​Go Plasticity Index of Soil given Liquidity Index
Ip=w-WpIl

Other formulas in Atterberg Limits category

​Go Plastic Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index
Wp=Wl-Ip
​Go Liquid Limit of Soil given Plasticity Index
Wl=Ip+Wp
​Go Liquidity Index of Soil
Il=w-WpIp
​Go Moisture Content of Soil given Liquidity Index
w=((IlIp)+Wp)

How to Evaluate Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index?

Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index evaluator uses Plasticity Index = (Activity Index*Percentage of Clay Fraction) to evaluate the Plasticity Index, The Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index is defined as the difference between the liquid limit and the plastic limit. Plasticity Index is denoted by Ip symbol.

How to evaluate Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index, enter Activity Index (Ac) & Percentage of Clay Fraction (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index

What is the formula to find Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index?
The formula of Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index is expressed as Plasticity Index = (Activity Index*Percentage of Clay Fraction). Here is an example- 0.36 = (6*0.2).
How to calculate Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index?
With Activity Index (Ac) & Percentage of Clay Fraction (μ) we can find Plasticity Index of Soil given Activity Index using the formula - Plasticity Index = (Activity Index*Percentage of Clay Fraction).
What are the other ways to Calculate Plasticity Index?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Plasticity Index-
  • Plasticity Index=Liquid Limit-Plastic LimitOpenImg
  • Plasticity Index=(Water Content of Soil-Plastic Limit)/Liquidity IndexOpenImg
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