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Geological Engineering · Q7

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 7

Q7

Which soil classification system is used in geotechnical engineering worldwide?

A.
USCS
B.
USDA
C.
MIT
D.
AASHTO
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
The Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) is globally recognized for classifying soil based on particle size and plasticity characteristics.Used in foundation and geotechnical design.