Table 1 Basic physical property indexes.
Physical property index | Symbol | Unit | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Particle density | \({\rho _s}\) | g/cm³ | 2.69 | Pycnometer method |
Liquid limit | \({w_L}\) | % | 23.6 | Cone penetrometer method |
Plastic limit | \({w_P}\) | % | 13.5 | Rolling thread method |
Plasticity index | \({I_P}\) | / | 10.1 | \({I_P}={w_L} - {w_P}\) |
