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Download Solution PDFIn the Indian Soil classification system, coarse-grained soils comprise:
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In the Indian Soil classification system, coarse-grained soils are categorized based on their particle size. These soils consist of larger particles and are typically more granular in nature.
The classification includes:
Boulder: These are the largest particles in the classification system, with a diameter greater than 300 mm.
Cobble: Cobble-sized particles have a diameter between 80 mm and 300 mm.
Gravel: Gravel consists of particles with a diameter between 4.75 mm and 80 mm.
Sand: Sand particles have a diameter between 0.075 mm and 4.75 mm.
Silt and clay are considered fine-grained soils and are not included in the coarse-grained soil classification.
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