Table 1 Summary of soil site investigation results.

From: Optimizing the fracture resistance of clay liners through fiber content and moisture control

Soil Sample

GS

L.L.

P.I.

\({\gamma _{d,\hbox{max} }}\)(kN/m³)

O.M.C. (%)

k

(×10⁻⁹ m/s)

U.S.C.S. Classification

Sample 1

2.66

25

5

18.8

12.3

9.886

CL (Low plasticity clay)

Sample 2

2.71

49.2

24.7

16.8

18.3

0.235

Sample 3

2.69

42

20

17.5

15.3

1.294

Sample 4

2.67

32

12

18.1

13.3

5.272

Sample 5

2.7

46

23

17.2

16.3

0.838