Question

As per the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), the type of soil represented by 'MH' is

• A. Inorganic silts of high plasticity with liquid limit more than 50%
• B. Inorganic silts of low plasticity with liquid limit less than 50%
• C. Inorganic clays of high plasticity with liquid limit less than 50%
• D. Inorganic clays of low plasticity with liquid limit more than 50%

Hint:

In the USCS, the classification 'MH' refers to silts with high plasticity, indicating their ability to undergo significant deformation before failing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), 'MH' represents inorganic silts of high plasticity with a liquid limit greater than 50%. These soils typically have high plasticity and can be sensitive to changes in water content. Therefore, the correct answer is (A). Final Answer: Inorganic silts of high plasticity with liquid limit more than 50%