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1- What are the two kinds (processes) of rock sedimentation that break down rock

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Question

1- What are the two kinds (processes) of rock sedimentation that break down rock?

2- The 3 main physical states of clay (in a volume-moisture relationship) are _____________, _________, and ______________.

3- How many blows per second is the liquid limit device cranked?

4- Liquid Limit is the lower moisture limit of what state of clay? Draw the diagram showing the moisture contents vs. states of clay.

5- In the PL test, what is the diameter of the thread that we must roll that determines the PL moisture? What is the ASTM standard that tells you that?

Explanation / Answer

1. The two kinds of rock sedimentation are physical and chemical sedimentation

2. The 3 main physical states of clay are : Slip--watered down clay, Plastic--workable stage, Leather-hard--stiff

3. 25  blows per second is the liquid limit device cranked