🔹 Week 2: Soil Classification and Properties

• Objectives:

  • Classify soils using standard systems (USCS, AASHTO).

  • Analyze physical properties of different soil types.

• Topics Covered:

  • Particle size distribution (sieve and hydrometer analysis).

  • Consistency limits (liquid limit, plastic limit, shrinkage limit).

  • Soil structure and fabric.

  • Soil compaction and its significance.

  • Field identification and classification.