Table 1 Basic physical properties of clay.

From: Shear characteristics and stress-strain mathematical model of waste polyester textile reinforced clay

Categories

CL

Specific gravity

2.65

Gravel content (%)

0.0

Sand content (%)

9.8

Slit content (%)

31.9

Clay content (%)

58.2

Liquid limit (%)

26.5

Plastic limit (%)

15.7

Plasticity index (%)

11.8

Maximum dry density (kN/m3)

16.7

Optimum moisture content (%)

15.5

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